The Enemy..to us anglers anyway.

[Andrew Wright 2]

Heron, seen on the banks of the Maas in Holland, Eijsden.

 

[tigger]

Not to me, no wildlife is my enemy, they gott'a eat!

 

[Keith M]

If it were a Cormorant instead of a Heron I might agree with you Andrew. I like both the Heron and the kingfisher but I hate the Black Death (cormorants) when they start to spread in land.

Keith

 

[bennygesserit]

Healthy number of herons must mean there is a healthy and sustainable number of fish

 

[Jeff Woodhouse]

No enemy at all! The heron is a natural inland predator same as grebes and kingfishers. We used to have one by our weir, but I had an eel pass installed in October and I don't think he appreciates it getting in his way.

 

[ian g]

I agree with the other posters herons are a natural predator and a welcome site when I'm out fishing.

 

[mikench]

So do I! They are a majestic bird and indigenous on our rivers and lakes. Remember what Heron did for Dodder!!!!!

 

[barbelboi]

No enemy of mine. Herons have been on earth for millions of years - at lot longer than humans...............

 

[John Keane]

Otters are a pain where they’ve been “re-introduced” by tree-huggers into areas that have been devoid of them for decades.