While standing at the bus stop with my children yesterday one of the other neighbor kids pointed to the sky and exclaimed “Bird”. Expecting to see a hawk or cardinal, I glanced upward. Flying at about 50 feet above us and in a path parallel to my pond was a large blue heron.
Fortunately I had just ordered a net for the pond. Instead of opting for the cheap bird netting with 1/2 holes I ordered a custom net with small holes which also offers about 40% shading to help reduce light needed for algae. The net is 8×10 and has a binding around the edges with gromets every two feet. I used nylon rope and tent stakes to hold it down. That should deter most any critter.
It reduces my ability to see fish easily but the protection for when I am not home is far more desirable. It will be nice in the fall too when the Bradford pear tree starts losing its leaves.
I ordered the net from Wakoola watergardens who ordered it from DeWitt Company. Cost $80 including shipping plus another $20 for the metal tent stakes and nylon rope. It took about 45 minutes to install.
