Bird Scarer Collection

Raptor model birdscarer on pole, in arable field at dusk, Bacton, Suffolk, England, october

The Scarecrow, c. 1928 (oil on canvas)
3744347 The Scarecrow, c.1928 (oil on canvas) by Kiddier, William (1859-1934); 63.5x76.2 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; British

Man scaring birds, Thebes, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Man scaring birds, Thebes, Egypt, 1898. A fellah swings a weight to keep birds off a field of crops. Eine Vogelscheuche in Theben

Curiosities of the Patent Office, 1921. Artist: WB Robinson
Curiosities of the Patent Office, 1921. Weird and wonderful inventions: skiing on water, fly-clothing for horses, webbed glove, tent-like umbrellas, emergency exit and bird-scarer

Birdscarer, rotating ball with reflective panels and raptors face attached to post, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
Birdscarer, rotating ball with reflective panels and raptors face attached to post, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, July

Kite birdscarer on pole, in cultivated arable field, Bacton, Suffolk, England, february

Gas-gun, gas powered bird scarer at edge of arable field, Bacton, Suffolk, England, march

Raptor model birdscarer on pole, in arable field, Bacton, Suffolk, England, march

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"Bird Scarers: A Historical Perspective on Protecting Crops" As the sun sets over Bacton, Suffolk in October, a Raptor model birdscarer stands tall on a pole in an arable field. Its presence serves as a reminder of the age-old battle between farmers and birds for their precious crops. Looking back to 1928, "The Scarecrow" by an unknown artist captures the essence of this timeless struggle. Painted with oil on canvas, it portrays a solitary figure standing guard amidst vast fields, deterring feathered intruders. Traveling even further back in time to 1898 Egypt, we find Christian Wilhelm Allers' depiction of a man scaring birds in Thebes. This ancient practice showcases humanity's ingenuity and resourcefulness when faced with agricultural challenges. Fast forward to 1921 and WB Robinson's artwork titled "Curiosities of the Patent Office. " Here we see inventive contraptions designed to startle avian pests away from crops. These early attempts at bird scarers demonstrate human determination to protect their livelihoods. Flipping through the pages of Army and Navy Stores Catalogue from 1939-40 reveals yet another range of birdscaring devices available for purchase during wartime Britain. Farmers sought innovative solutions to safeguard their fields against hungry flocks. In Elmley Marshes N. N. R. , a rotating ball adorned with reflective panels catches our attention alongside a raptor's face attached firmly to its post. This modern-day birdscarer combines visual deterrents with natural predator imagery – nature-inspired technology at work. August brings us Lincolnshire's Common Chicory crop thriving under the watchful eye of another birdscarer device. As farmers adapt their methods throughout history, these tools become essential companions in preserving harvests against avian invasions. March arrives with gas-powered bird scarers stationed at Bacton's arable field edges – a testament to the ever-evolving battle against crop damage.