Title: Becareful of herons!
Mitternacht - January 25, 2006 05:12 PM (GMT)
Make sure your pond is at least 3 feet deep. Herons are very smart.
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| In February 2005 the Canadian scientist Dr Louis Lefebvre announced a method of measuring avian IQ in terms of their innovation in feeding habits. Herons were named among the most intelligent birds based on this scale. |
MAZZA_402 - January 25, 2006 05:39 PM (GMT)
My friend had trouble with birds like that eating his pond fish. It was really difficult to get them off of his property too.
What makes them so intellectual just by judging their feeding habits? Was their more to that article? Or can you post the link? I'd love to check it out.
Mitternacht - January 25, 2006 09:24 PM (GMT)
Sergeant Major - January 25, 2006 09:38 PM (GMT)
Herons usually stay clear of humans, which is very smart for most wild animals.
Mitternacht - January 26, 2006 02:03 AM (GMT)
yeah but they can come when your not looking! ^_^
Sergeant Major - February 1, 2006 04:57 AM (GMT)
True, and often they bring uninvited guests, such as the yellow grub parasite (profile comming soon) which is transported from lake to pond via the heron's mouth, which primarily affects bass, sunfish, and perch.
Mitternacht - February 1, 2006 11:33 PM (GMT)
oh well...herons are pretty. :)