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Pond Chat / Huge Blue Heron

« on: August 18, 2011, 07:04:02 PM »

Came home this afternoon and found a HUGE Blue Heron standing next to the pond.  Had to scare it away several times during the afternoon since it returned after several minutes.  Not many of this years little ones left.  The Heron must of been dining for awhile before I saw him.   What is the best way to keep these critters away from the pond now that it has found a place for a free meal?
Kirby

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Pond Chat / Water Temperature

« on: October 26, 2010, 02:38:44 PM »

This time of year the pond water temperature fluctuates several degrees during the day depending on the amount of sunshine the pond receives. If we are suppose to stop feeding the fish when the water temperature reaches 50 degrees, what if the temperature goes up during the day to 55 degrees?  Do I start feeding then or not?  The fish are sluggish in the morning when the water temp. is 50 or less, but in the afternoon if it has been sunny, the fish are active and the water temp. can be 55 or 57 degrees.
Thanks for any help.
Kirby

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Pond Chat / Looking for Ponds in Sarasota, FL

« on: February 03, 2009, 11:52:55 AM »

We just arrived in Sarasota, Fl from the cold and snow in Michigan and I was trying to locate area businesses that have ponds and plants so I can get my fix before spring arrives back home.  Does anyone know of such places around the Sarasota area?

Kirby