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gardenqueen

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Goldfish hiding!
« on: July 19, 2014, 10:50:08 »
For some reason this year I am not seeing the goldfish come to the surface when I feed them. I know they are eating because obviously the flakes are disappearing. Could this be due to the weather conditions or have they been disturbed by something?

hippydave

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Re: Goldfish hiding!
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2014, 19:09:02 »
most likely a heron has been visiting and when they see you approaching they dive for cover for safety.
you may be a king or a little street sweeper but sooner or later you dance with de reaper.

gardenqueen

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Re: Goldfish hiding!
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2014, 12:40:18 »
Thank you for that information! That would explain them hiding! 

ashurjames

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Re: Goldfish hiding!
« Reply #3 on: October 15, 2014, 10:03:12 »
What actual heron are, How they looks ?

Nigel B

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Re: Goldfish hiding!
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2014, 15:39:20 »
Ashurjames,


Its a big, ugly thing. You can't miss one when it is standing over your pond spearing the fish.

Here are some lovely pictures of our European heron.  http://www.peterpreece.com/page5.htm

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