5400gl pond project

[TankTard]

I recently inherited a koi pond that I helped my Dad build. This is the first year I am doing everything on my own.

I have a predator problem. A blue Heron is making this pond his own personal sushi bar.
I've tried stringing fishing line and a sprinkler with a motion detector.
Niether worked very long before the darn bird figured out how to crack the system.

Any ideas as to how to get rid of this pest?

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[wfex4]

Haven't personally had to deal with that problem but have heard of others having success by placing a statue of a bird by their pond, something similar in shape to a blue heron.

 

[TankTard]

My dad must have tried that because he has a couple. You just can't see them in the picture.

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[ricksreef]

22 caliber works well.

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[TankTard]

Lol! If I don't get caught! Those stupid things are endangered. Also, wouldn't want to risk putting a hole in the liner if I missed.

I heard of someone using piano wire, stringing a grid pattern over the pond, and then putting and electrical charge to it.

I think I might look into that, but my mom has 2 small dogs.

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[dhardwick]

Have you tried one of those floating alligators they seem to work for ducks and geese

 

[TankTard]

No. Haven't tried that.
I'll take a look...might be an option if it looks real and not like a pool toy.

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[TankTard]

This is a link to the journal I am keeping if anyone is interested.
Or, can give me some pointers.


http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/390847-papas-pond-rebirth-journal/page__pid__3305240


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[tomojsg]

get a hunting dog lol

 

[Gandalf]

22 caliber works well.

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The fact that you would suggest killing the poor thing is pathetic. Also, as he said, killing it would be highly illegal. Possibly a large breed dog (rottweiler?) would work to keep the bird away. If not, put posts around the entire pond and string some sort of wire every foot up. The posts would have to be at least four feet tall I would say and as close to the pond itself as possible. However, heron are tall birds, so the pond would have to be deep enough that the bird can not stand in it. Your best bet I would say is to buy a pond net, with posts in the middle that will cover the whole pond. Keeps leaves out to.