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Produce => Ponds 'n' Stuff => Topic started by: gardenqueen on July 19, 2014, 10:50:08

Title: Goldfish hiding!
Post by: gardenqueen 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?

Title: Re: Goldfish hiding!
Post by: hippydave 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.

Title: Re: Goldfish hiding!
Post by: gardenqueen on July 22, 2014, 12:40:18

Thank you for that information! That would explain them hiding! 

Title: Re: Goldfish hiding!
Post by: ashurjames on October 15, 2014, 10:03:12

What actual heron are, How they looks ?

Title: Re: Goldfish hiding!
Post by: Nigel B 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

(http://www.peterpreece.com/USERIMAGES/Heron-with-perch.jpg) peterpreece.com