the top-notch photo above was taken by robert b haas and shows a shrimp farm in ecuador covered in coloured flags - apparently one of the more effective methods available to ward off birds. click on the little bugger for a larger version. i also demand that you check out his other photos on the national geographic site here.

when you’re done, use your eyes to look at these ‘creative’ scarecrows…



above: a retired astronaut stands firm in aberdeenshire, scotland.



above: any clever bird would realise that the bastard’s legs are tied together. he’s not running anywhere.



above: it’s good to see disabled scarecrows in work.



above: the least threatening scarecrow on earth in japan.



above: a scarycrow in hull.



above: is scarecrowporn.com taken?



above: an extremely non-scary robot scarecrow in the peak district.



above: creepy isn’t the word. the ronald macdonald midget outfit seals it.



above: a britney spears lookalike in north yorkshire.



above: a scarecrow in kentucky. if you didn’t fill your pants after looking at this you’re doing well.



above: bodyless scarecrows guard a field in japan.