Great Blue Heron vs Electric Fencing

This bird eat most of my koi fish, until I installed an electric fence around it. I hope he flew south for the winter months to migrate, he sure has enough fuel in his stomach for a round trip then some….

[@gregorythomas4470]

Anyone who’s ever spent an exciting weekend watching paint dry is bound to be thrilled by this footage

[@droneoptics411]

I’m certainly happy you and your tea toddlers took the time watch the video 😀

[@tunde818]

complete dud. and at the end the blue heron won 🙄it's like the last season of game of thrones. sucky

[@BazColne]

Long-winded is a phrase worth looking up.

[@Garbagejuicewaterfall]

I need more details....

[@jameshovey8301]

Slowest, most boring video ever.

[@sharkparty1027]

TO NOT WASTE ANYONE'S TIME. THE BIRD WON. SKIP THIS VIDEO.

[@trentondylan1281]

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[@kylerjakob5567]

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[@kylenriley2520]

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[@trentondylan1281]

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[@kylerjakob5567]

@Trenton Dylan glad I could help :)

[@hoodmezcan6156]

KZbin:Blue heron vs electric fencing Me:blue heron dining at at fenced pond Lmao

[@condorX2]

It's more fascinating to watch God creatures out smarting men lol. I watched the whole video and I've noticed that the heron is very patience as it study it surrounding. If you think about, the most dangerous animal are men. This video kinda let nature do it thing.

[@PlutozReal]

So a 13 minute video to find out it was ineffective and your fish got eaten anyways?

[@mnoell35]

IKR!!!! The shit was all elaborate writing and music. The goddamn bird touched the wire and barely flinched!

[@shade38211]

Wonder if changed sexual preference? Actually don’t give a shit and glad I read your comment. It at least saved me 8mins.

[@condorX2]

It's more fascinating to watch God creatures out smarting men lol. I watched the whole video and I've noticed that the heron is very patience as it study it surrounding. If you think about, the most dangerous animal are men. This video kinda let nature do it thing.

[@konferowicz1967]

The best remedy agains Blue Heron is alert 🚨 dog! Trust me that bird is very stubborn and without killing it it is hard to fend-off your pond.Have one relentless dog and make sure is out in morning and evening.Thank you foe great video and showing us beautiful pond

[@ml5955]

A Jack Russell mix would be all over that bird.

[@colby0082]

The best remedy would be a 12 ga shotgun I would imagine

[@CaptainMorganxxx]

Herons also fish in the dark.

[@peteacher52]

Those electric fences are designed to keep mammals contained. The bird's thick feathers even if wet, and horny feet would have minimised the effect. To the heron, the shock would be like us accepting a few scratches when collecting blackberries or gooseberries.

[@Peterbilt359]

This is like watching old ketchup commercial, anticipation

[@gregoryj1715]

and then not getting any ketchup

[@stavros6090]

I thought the Heron was gonna turn into KFC

[@cesarmontera2247]

clever bird eating a free sashimi.

[@condorX2]

It's more fascinating to watch God creatures out smarting men lol. I watched the whole video and I've noticed that the heron is very patience as it study it surrounding. If you think about, the most dangerous animal are men. This video kinda let nature do it thing.

[@sanchjit321]

Same

[@sanchjit321]

You Dum Ass you don’t have koi it is gold fish

[@davidzimmerman9670]

I definitely would have have gave it some 110volt straight out of the receptacle i would have sat in the house a waited till he would have come for breakfast an I would had plugged that baby in when he got there an we would have had a nice show of fireworks and no more issues with a blue heron

[@dinosaurcomplaints2359]

.22 cal air gun is extremely effective.

[@raylopez99]

ArmaLite AR-15 even more effective, along with a grenade...

[@dugangant]

A 410 shotgun wood of ended it in no time the following morning I saw this bird!

[@therealbadbob2201]

I once put up an ankle high electric fence for a similar reason. I am pretty sure I walked into it more than the offender.

[@VelveteenRabbit77]

Thanks for posting. Have been wanting an electric fence for the pond and can’t believe he just stepped right on over! I have netting which is ugly but I will just give up and keep the netting.

[@redrover5033]

Conversation I overheard between my dad and his friend regarding my dad shooting a heron that was raiding our pond: My dad: I finally shot that damn heron that was stealing my fish. Friend: A heron? Aren’t those protected? My dad: well that one wasn’t!

[@nameless5r]

Ha! .....I see what you did there.

[@sabrinawanderer7560]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cheekymonkey444]

What an asshole! I mean me for watching this lame video. Wasted my time. I agree, a pellet gun would have solved the problem immediately!.

[@PhillWyattProjects]

That is one sneaky Heron 🤯

[@stevehove2648]

He could have cleared your pond out, before he got zapped!

[@CaptainMorganxxx]

He probably did, mains amps needed

[@DavidJHarrisonEssex]

What happens after you made the change? Is there an update? I decided to do this when I've finished my ponds, I'm wondering if connecting the wire to a battery would do the job, I will also put carpet strip around the inside edge on the top of the wall in case anything walks on it & gets too close.

[@alexferguson6982]

Ah the Grey Heron, possibly One of the smartest birds I have seen. He will always find a way to catch fish!

[@orlandofurioso7958]

Too painful for me. Reminds me of all the squirrel wars I fought in and lost. But, carry on soldier.

[@mariafriend644]

He actually said a little prayer by the rosary beads... untouchable !

[@Bahzing1]

You could put a shade sail over the top and it would probably prevent any further birds from seeing your pond. That's what I did.

[@CaptainMorganxxx]

Maybe a fine copper wire connected to the mains would be better !!Amps needed.

[@caterham555]

Heron has gone So have the fish

[@saeed6811]

Next day the bird came with VOLTMETER 😂

[@thetrainwreck1469]

So disappointed the heron didn't die from the shock.

[@Skyypixelgamer]

I mean the man would of been fined if people found out so it’s a good thing it didn’t

[@catherinehartzel6705]

Leigh: only a sociopath would say that.

[@droneoptics411]

So was I, I've never seen any Herons since this video was published.... crossing my fingers

[@nuffflavor]

At *5,000 VDC* (time: 10:44) .... it should have died, or been so fried that you might as well finish it off. Any and All equipment I know of with that type of voltage potential carries *killer* current. At my job, you have to get High voltage qualified by OSHA & NFPA 70E Standards for anything 600v or higher. (Note: A car battery is only *12 VDC* and we know by touching positive to negative the seriousness of that outcome) 🙄 (I would seriously say that someone made a voltage miscalculation......) 😏

[@scottrisch9233]

Your a better man than me I would have relocated that bird to underground.

[@nerfvapez8335]

😂😂😂

[@AdeDueDamballa.]

Why? The bird is just trying to survive

[@davidcunningham2984]

That's a Blue Heron. Practically sacred!

[@secredeath]

Moral of the story get a guard dog

[@user-sd5il6zv4j]

22 mag is all you need. once they find your pond the will just keep coming back. i have already dispatched 15 of them. have not seen one in over six months now.

[@saitosplay-mix3960]

Cool we can ip find you dumbass

[@tyrannospino4242]

@f mur Well done mate! Well done! Keep up the great owkr! We need more guys like you to put the beast down! Keep at it!

[@Skyypixelgamer]

Tyranno Spino but the whole point is that it’s illegal to shot them lol unless they have a special permit

[@wyldtang]

@@Skyypixelgamer its illegal because the govt just wants you to feel like your a slave to them not because they give a shit. these stupid birds dont need protection.i see them all over the place.

[@mrdealx]

I’d sit all day with a rifle if I had too

[@massinatina3299]

Beautuful, Tina Paris

[@mattmitchell893]

Man, that was a video that could have been 5 minutes long... I'd suggest a Pellet or BB Gun - wont kill it, but it won't come back, either.

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

Not that anyone cares, but herons are protected. Shooting them with a BB or pellet gun is illegal. But yeah, most people don't care about such things.

[@aflockofbeagles8219]

Nah, a paintball gun is where it’s at. It’s how I keep deer out of our yard 😁 I haven’t even had the chance to shoot at one yet because, of course, they seem to know I have it, so now, they seem to have scattered, lol. I’ll get my chance, I’m going light all their asses up in blue! (Red seemed like a bad idea if I actually ever hit one)

[@mattmitchell893]

@@MrWaterbugdesign I'll care when the Heron care about my Koi fish. They have much better "public" places to hunt than in my backyard.

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

Like I said, no one gives a crap about anything other than themselves. Fine, kill every living thing that dares enter your domain. Posted it proudly online how much better you made the world. Hang the dead heron on the front of your house. I could give a crap.

[@mattmitchell893]

@@MrWaterbugdesign Thanks mate!!

[@paulburley7993]

My pond was just up to their belly deep. I contrived a number of sharp spikes (pieces of driftwood with sharpened points) that sat at about the water surface. I noticed clumps of feathers on these sharp points for a few days and they didn't come back. Kingfishers were actually worse than herons because they dove in and chased the fish to their "safe" refuge. The only time my fish were truly safe was throughout the winter as long as it was cold enough to maintain a few inches of ice. A heated ring kept a small area clear to dissipate gasses. I scared my neighbours with the pots and spoons more than I ever scared them!!😆😂

[@mariogarza7796]

Nice video it was fun to watch

[@droneoptics411]

Thank you Mario, I was a nice project. Despite all the negativity throughout the comments it seem to work fine. Even with the mild winter we've had this year, there were no signs of the heron and or wild life for that matter. Have a great day, be safe!! Patrick

[@larrysorenson4789]

My buddy did the same. The next afternoon there were some feathers but no heron to be seen, EVER.

[@4truefreedomusa300]

Do you think this set up would stop mink or river otters? I just lost all of my koi. PNW in July😡

[@wildtrex]

Sir, you have underestimated the use of a scare crow.

[@ironryan36]

Great vid. 👍🏻

[@rodneycaupp5962]

All that great music out there in the world and you force us to listen to Techno.

[@miker50031]

I was praying that the poxy greedy bastard got frazzled! I lost over 50 fish when I was away for the weekend a few years back. .22 in the sights, BOOM! No more Heron!

[@jeffklaubo3168]

Any decorative pond construction company or a little research before building this pond you would have learned, minimum 3ft depth of water and about a 1 foot drop from the edge to the water. Only way to protect your fish from most predators. Cliffs and hiding holes do nothing. We as psople might get bored staring at an empty pond, but that heron knows its life and death and will stand there waiting for those fish to feel safe and come out, snatching them as they do. Only way to prevent it is to make it inaccessible to them.

[@andyiscoolie]

Will an air soft do the same trick?

[@pip110.5]

22 cal. Job done. Good luck. 🇬🇧

[@TheSaltblock]

@newagetojo most people dont tell all they know. Ease up.

[@tyrannospino4242]

@newagetojo He's from england you fucking heron loving btich. Your pro heron biased so called "law"s don't apply here. Cry some more when more herons end up dead in the streets of London!

[@persiancat19]

I'm not an aggressive sort of girl, but woke up to find all of my fish have gone today out of the pond . 20 plus including some Koi . I've had these fish for 15 years . So heartbroken at the moment and really wanted to see that Heron suffer! Which makes me feel worse :-(

[@tizwah]

He didn't seem to care much. I've seen more effective systems (like a motion activated irrigation system).

[@craiggreenhalgh1082]

Plug into the mains power from 6.45am to 7.30am Job done ✔ Then back to low power during the day for your own animals and kids 🤔😉

[@gorp27]

I'd have set snares and had a nice roasted heron dinner.

[@BenHelweg]

It may have been a better idea to have some spars across the pond that were hot so the heron could perch upon them and then when he tips a foot or bill into the water (or vice versa) the shock is near guaranteed.

[@M3dicayne]

Tune up the voltage. Only a roasted or shot heron is a good heron.

[@K777John]

I have lost a few koi to a heron, my ponds much smaller than yours but loads deeper-1 meter-that heron would be over his head if he tried walking in mine. I have a fishing line fence right round mine now about 800mm high and with a 100mm spacing, the ‘fence’ is right by the edge so he/she has no where to stand inside-it seems to be working.

[@dholmes61]

Use 10 to 15 pulses per second, telephone theory.you don't need 5000 volts dc, 200 is enough if you have small burrs on the wire to get through the hide.

[@kimwilliams6998]

How deep is the pond where he’s walking?

[@jcagy2]

Should have used 220Volts with wires an inch over water and covered with fish hooks!

[@maxwalker6655]

I'd like more info on those clear columns please? What are those and where can I get them, that is awesome

[@high_fructose_corn_syrup]

Inverted fish tanks

[@patsytrigg9427]

haha I had a heron steal my fish to. The bugger rocked up every morning about the same time as your friend and then later in after noon, He,d wait for the cars to leave thinking I wasn't home smart as but I catch him out. I put bird wire across my ponds, that fixed him. We named him Keven and i reckon it was a male. because as soon as i walked out the back door he,d jump up on the shed and then pop over to the 4 wheel drive and get pissed off and beat his reflection in the frount window the pelican hehehe!

[@railinly610]

A 2.2 air gun is cheaper than all that fancy fence stuff.

[@pussinboots1145]

I tried this about 10 years ago and the heron just learnt to avoid the wires and land straight in the pond.

[@yvonneost12]

Well filmed , can I ask what you do with your fish when you close down your pond for the winter ? here in Australia mt fish stay outside 24/7 but we dont get winters like you do. I had a friend give me all his massive goldfish to add to my goldfish pond yrs ago only to have a similar bird take the bloody lot before I netter the top , too little , too late though..

[@Riley095]

"The selfish creature."Wait isn't that like all animals

[@J5X7]

Make a cover with black plastic pipe fitting and netting and cable ties, split into sections for ease.

[@gusferrachi6862]

Mine didn't leave the premises ;-)

[@droneoptics411]

Gus, you're telling me the Heron does not leave your property? I wish mine would stick around, I'd have lot more fun aggravating the damn thing. lol

[@hades773]

You mean didn’t make it out lol

[@derekmenzies1349]

plastic netting?

[@JuliaJewels7]

If it were me, I would’ve gotten my BB shotgun

[@droneoptics411]

I did consider this as an option Julia, but I couldn't hide outside from this smart bird. If he/she sensed I was out there, they wouldn't make an appearance. Thank you, Patrick

[@wickman008]

20x20 sunscreen works too here I buy my koi the tanks are under the screens nices shade too

[@spongeroby1]

Isn’t the fence suppose to keep the heron out of the pond? It was still able to get in.

[@MarkJT1000]

Yeah, I thought stringing fishing line around the pond like that was supposed to stop them getting in. Clearly not !

[@MegaMastiffman]

Yeh a red Ryder from Walmart will hurt him but not even penetrate him I recon but probably keep him from coming back

[@joedefloat7802]

A trip wire attached to a hand grenade problem solved Heron gone pool empty all while enjoying coffee.💥💥💥☕☕

[@DavBlc7]

One problem, it also kills fish too.

[@dholmes61]

Oh. I forgot herons is a tuff eat, gravey is a good call with 🥔 . I be right there for dinner, but there are no fish and the bird got away. Noy much to eat. :)

[@onewheelinaditch]

13 minutes of my life I won’t get back…..

[@nicomeier8098]

I would have bought an air rifle.

[@silverload3622]

A pellet gun is cheap quick and very satisfying

[@jimmurihiku8009]

Now you know where the saying "birdbrain" comes from.

[@tonywadkins5258]

Nice advert for your favourite "invisible magic man in the sky" hanging on your fence.

[@donc2446]

Tony, get a grip.

[@tonywadkins5258]

@@donc2446 Get a grip on what may I ask?

[@krankieboolean1340]

Grey herons take their time.

[@rcdogmanduh4440]

Set your phaser to stun sir!

[@ikesquirrel]

I am assuming the heron ended up next to the potatoes and gravy.....

[@TheGingerPondkeeper]

Hi, I'm planning a video on my channel about pond predators, and wondered if I could use some of this video in it? I would obviously give credit, both during the video and in the description. Best regards, Andy

[@droneoptics411]

Andy, you have my blessing to use any part of this this video as you wish. I'm gathering by most of the comments that this electric fence didn't work. My intentions were to use this method from fall until spring, I've only had to use it the one season because this bird did not return.

[@kenmay1572]

Perhaps the answer is to add slow moving cheap fish to the pond and let the heron feast on them and not prize Koi. just a thought. Otherwise a 22 pellet gun.

[@richleyden6839]

Very nice video, suspenseful pacing. However, my take-away is that electric fencing doesn't work for herons. I found that a monfiliment line network above and across the pond works to keep them from flying in. But if they can land and just walk over the line they will.

[@usedx115x]

I would have turned the heron into stew, circle of life.

[@usedx115x]

@newagetojo He was comin right at me!

[@PrayForMe-iz1sj]

@newagetojo only if you get caught, duhhhh 🙄🙄🙄🙄😒😒😒😒

[@ianreybitay7909]

My pool and my puffer fish in it. Once there was a heron but they don't return the next day.

[@droneoptics411]

A puffer fish, I'm guessing you'd use the pool for it's intended use... lol

[@paulkazjack]

My uncle john used an airgun, they've never come back.👍

[@droneoptics411]

Thank you Paul for the suggestion, that option does not work Canada! I was considering hitting with a green paintball to see I was dealing with only one bird..the paintball itself maybe enough too spook it off for good.

[@lovinsnotfun-eranymore5213]

I HAD HOPED ! to Hear a bit of squawking, see puffs of feathers smoking, and then a smell similar to KFC. Then a gate in the fence opening up with the neighbors filing in with salad dishes n beer - For a taste of something similar to chicken. I'll bring some Beatles, Eagles , ZZ-Top and Doobie Bros music too . . IF That's Okay ??

[@timreynolds6007]

Was the wire powered of a AAA battery 😂🤦‍♂️

[@nuffflavor]

ROFLMAO ! He said 5000 VDC (10:44) ! That is suppose to be Ultra-high voltage that should carry enough amps to kill. That lair is probably only pushing 50 VDC.

[@MrJdebest]

Herons are apex predators, they eat ducklings, rabbits, rats, moles, squirrels , snakes and eels. Oh, and fish , big fish.

[@jeffwomack5821]

Forget the fence charger and hook it straight to your welder. Protect your fish and cook your dinner all in a flash !!

[@craigkdillon]

though about it. All the leg muscles are high up. The lower leg bone is like our foot bones -- no muscles. So, the electricity goes through the leg to the ground. Does not go through the muscles, or any of the nerves controlling the muscles. So, little reaction. Very interesting.

[@CarlosHernandez-qh9vj]

Maybe this wasn't his first rodeo

[@LIBERALSareDumbAF]

A Heron ate 8 of my favorite koi out my backyard pond. I smoked him, went from eating the fishes to sleeping with the fishes!

[@droneoptics411]

Sorry only 8 of your lost koi, the bird, wow, we don’t care. Thank you for sharing your story with me.

[@johnchampion7819]

I agree with one of the comments that this video is not worth watching .

[@joeSmith-pk1cl]

I had the same problem with my pond. I stranded piano wire from my roof to the fence. You can hardly see them and the birds won’t fly in because they have no escape route. 🙃

[@tnynfox1669]

Is there a danger a bird will get stuck?

[@joeSmith-pk1cl]

@@tnynfox1669 no danger. The birds can see the wires as they approach. They won’t enter an area without a good escape rout.

[@tnynfox1669]

@@joeSmith-pk1cl good, you wouldn't want to be stuck with the bird for even an hour. But if they can escape the way they came but noticably slower?

[@joeSmith-pk1cl]

@@tnynfox1669 you are a dum ass if you think birds can leave in the same direction. They only look for a quip escape....🥲

[@tnynfox1669]

@@joeSmith-pk1cl of course, I would always make sure the birds can leave somewhere in case one gets in anyways. Worst thing would be being stuck with the bird for hours. I wouldn't want to trap the bird.

[@peterorlos2943]

Exactly the same procedure I went through I wish you'd have roasted it

[@deerlakediver5554]

Feathers are a great insulator

[@SimSpark1]

They prefer froggs. These herons always eat our favorites and prettiest fish first...boohoo.. Mine were first one then 2..they only had 2 meter to fly off..was enough..and ate 18 big kois, goldfish..fast movers too ..all in 2 sessions of fishing...at 5am

[@kimuseni]

🤘

[@stewartrood3633]

Run nylon fishing line across the pond spaced 20 inches apart. Doesn't look too bad, protects fish and repels heron.

[@thefishylife6823]

You do know it's best to run the falls and pond throughout the winter, it'll freeze over but water will continue to run under the ice ...I never heard of anyone shutting down and draining the pond it's really not necessary?

[@droneoptics411]

I had problems pump and pressurized filter freezing and cracking due to expansion from internal ice. Once the hydro went out for quite time and I lost my filter and UV light due to a deep freeze. I'm quite happy with tossing a large air stone and pump throughout the winter months. Thank you kindly for your advice as I'd love to run the whole setup 365

[@NCF8710]

Too low joule rating on that fence charger. Go with 10 or more joules. Be sure to not touch it accidentally yourself.

[@jamie3566]

I'll never get that time back

[@oldbloke135]

Fish, hook, line tied to a stake. End of heron. You won't get caught because it will leave in your wheelie bin.

[@plinnytheother6107]

better to string unpowered string or wire across that pond in a cross hatch pattern to impede it's movement, you could also hang mylar strips from them as distraction items , spoiling it's aim