Category Archives: Predators

Fish Escaped

Posted on August 12, 2022 by esearing

After the loss of my last fish due illness I have been keeping a closer eye on the remaining school. But Monday I came out to the pond to find it very cloudy after a big rain storm. I only … Continue reading →

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Koi Food Pellets, Floating vs Sinking

Posted on May 17, 2011 by esearing

After the heron visited the other day the Koi were spooked and would not come up for food, at least not while I was standing there. I had purchased Hikari floating pellets which eventually would end up in my skimmer … Continue reading →

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The Heron strikes again

Posted on May 9, 2011 by esearing

I uncovered the pond for a little while so I could enjoy the fish today. Then I went back inside to work. At 3:45 I decided to take a small break before my 4:00 meeting. When I glanced out the … Continue reading →

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Deluxe Pond Net

Posted on April 30, 2011 by esearing

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 … Continue reading →

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The Heron

Posted on December 17, 2010 by esearing

The heron keeps coming back to my pond, looking for more fish. He even got my “Lucky Fish” who survived his prior attacks and several moves and water changes. It appears my heron is not afraid of the floating alligator … Continue reading →

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