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An owl has adopted us. At first we thought it was cute until I saw him in a tree watching my koi.
Should I be worried that he could eat them?
I have a motion-detector sprinkler head. Do I need more?

Whooooo can answer this?
Thanks.
 

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Oh, cool, well except for the prey! IDK if owls hunt fish, but I don’t think they do. They are also nocturnal hunters. Would love to see a picture of your visitor!
 

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010.JPGSaw this guy out in the middle of the day trying to steal a rabbit from a pair of hawks! Owls will hunt during the day if necessary to find food and there have been reports of owls taking fish from ponds. Can you put a net over your pond?
 

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We have owls without issue, a lot of horned owls.
 
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According to the local fish and wildlife federation: "No, your koi are not in any danger from a spotted owl. If you have been able to see the owl looking at your pond it is most likely looking for frogs along the edges or any small mammals coming in to drink."

Whew.
Thanks all.
 

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