John,
One of my neighbors has an elaborate outdoor fish pond that was initially
hunted by a Great Blue Heron. His solution was (no not a shotgun) to run
parallel strands of fine monofilament fishing line spaced about a foot
apart. It doesn't entangle the herons but they *really* dislike it and leave
his fish alone. From a few feet away the line is nearly invisible and
doesn't spoil the view. If you like I'd be happy to photograph and e-mail to
you.
Charlie
On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 8:31 AM, John Hermanson <omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Crocus bulbs multiply if they survive. Squirrels don't like certain
> varieties, they must smell different. When we plant new bulbs we cover
> the area with chicken wire for the winter, then uncover in spring. Just
> took the "hardware cloth " off the pond, hoping the Blue Heron won't
> show up.
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> Jim Nichols wrote:
> > Thanks, John. We have only one or two bulbs left after many years. We
> > suspect the hungry squirrels dined on the bulbs.
> >
> > Jim Nichols
> > Tullahoma, TN USA
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "John Hermanson" <omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 8:05 AM
> > Subject: Re: [OM] Sign of Spring
> >
> >
> >> We love the crocus! Nice picture, but many people are not moved by
> >> flowers any more. 24 years ago, I planted purple crocus bulbs at the
> >> edge of our lawn next to the front steps. They came up a week ago. A
> >> few dots of color to mark the end of winter.
> >> ___________________________________
> >> John Hermanson | CPS, Inc.
> >> 21 South Ln., Huntington NY 11743
> >> 631-424-2121 | www.zuiko.com
> >> Olympus OM Service since 1977
> >> Gallery: www.zuiko.com/album/index.html
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> >>
> >> Jim Nichols wrote:
> >>> This photo, not made with my Olympus gear, received a cool reception on
> >>> another list. I still like it. Please give me your opinion.
> >>>
> >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Crocus+2.jpg.html
> >>>
> >>> Thanks,
> >>>
> >>> Jim Nichols
> >>> Tullahoma, TN USA
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