If a scarecrow doesn’t ever move, birds will only be scared for a few days before realizing it’s harmless. Corvids (crows, ravens, etc.) are smart enough not only to learn that scarecrows are all harmless, but also to realize that their presence indicates a rich food supply.
If a scarecrow doesn’t ever move, birds will only be scared for a few days before realizing it’s harmless. Corvids (crows, ravens, etc.) are smart enough not only to learn that scarecrows are all harmless, but also to realize that their presence indicates a rich food supply.