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READER PHOTOS! Bulking up for a long winter

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Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of Eamonn Hughes

Today’s photos, like yesterday’s, are from Eamonn Hughes in Wilsonville, Oregon. The first is a shot of the baby koi in his pond, getting one last feeding before settling in for the winter, while the second shows a heron swooping in for…lunch! Watch out, li’l fishies!

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Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of Eamonn Hughes

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  1. gottagarden 11/09/2011

    That's a lot of koi! How colorful!

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    meander_michaele 11/09/2011

    Looks like Eamonn's pond is the ultimate sushi buffet bar for the visiting heron. I know that's the food cycle of nature but the fish are so pretty and colorful, I would begrudge the sharing.

  3. sheilaschultz 11/09/2011

    Your yard is definitely a little bit of heaven, Eamonn. It must make you smile every day.

  4. MoonSoul 11/09/2011

    Beautiful shot of the Heron!!

  5. soilgoil 11/10/2011

    Eamonn, do you have a net over your pond to protect the koi? They're too beautiful and EXPENSIVE to be a heron buffet. I'm so impressed with your exquisite garden and photographic talent! I live in the Pacific Northwest and occasionally visit your area. Do you ever open your garden to visitors?

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