herons?

Had a heron try to swoop down into the pond about an hour ago.. It only got as far as landing on the coop and i chased it off.. Can herons attack/kill ducklings? The chickens went balmy & Adolf had a mad rare crowing fit. 

I'm worried now about it taking one of my ducklings off -  they are quite big but still babies  (3-4 weeks old).

Thanks..

xxx

Unfortunately herons will eat little ducklings - and frogs.  Not sure when big enough is safe ....   

Yes Herons will certainly take ducklings.Where i live near the Dee estuary,during the spring high tides .Herons can be seen taking water rail.Which are flushed out by the rising water.Water rails are a secretive wader type bird approx 11ins slightly smaller than a water hen.
It is possible the heron was only interested in your other pond life but i would watch them closely as with all omnivorous birds,they will take an easy meal if one presents itself.-Best wishes -Alec

I had a look at the pictures - thankyou matcat for that. They are good photos..  I'm worried now that it will come back now it knows where I am & all my little babies... 

I haven't got any fish in the pond. i couldn't get over how big the damn thing was.. It was like a flying dinosaur! 

oooh.