Pond H2o Blue Heron Decoy with Legs & Stake 30'' (76cm) Tall, Adult Blue Heron Statue for Backyard Koi Fish Ponds, Yards & Water Gardens

The most common and widely used koi fish pond and water garden decoy is the Blue Heron Decoy.  Herons are generally the biggest natural problem for koi fish ponds.  Usually because ponds are generally clear filtered water with brightly colored goldfish and koi, its no wonder why they can be treated like the local sushi restaurant.  The popular Blue Heron Decoy helps to keep Herons away from your pond by using the herons desire to fish alone against them. Herons are solitary creatures so the idea is they see a heron from above already at the pond and carry on to another place to feed.  Heron decoys are more effective if moved around the pond every 3-4 days and removed in the Spring mating season. This heron deterrent can be used in conjunction with our other products, if desired, to increase the chances of protecting your fish should a heron land by your pond.   Easy to Use: Place the heron deterrent near the pond. Comes complete with legs and a ground stake for added support.  It is recommended that one heron decoy should be used every 50 feet of shoreline. Bear in mind that the Blue Heron decoy may actually attract the birds during the mating season so it may be best to remove the decoy at this time of year. This heron deterrent can be used in conjunction with our other products, if desired, to increase the chances of protecting your fish should a heron land by your pond. See our other products below. For best results move around the pond every 2-3 days. Great protection at a affordable price. Please be advised, the use of any heron decoy does not 100% guarantee the deterrent of additional herons.