A silent bird scarer: a hawk-shaped kite that hangs on a line from a tall pole and moves like a hovering bird of prey. Its reflective eyes and predator colours flash as it moves, and it flies in the lightest breeze.
The kite comes with about 2 m of line. Set the line so the kite flies about 1.5 to 2 m above the crop, and angle the pole away from the prevailing wind so the kite hangs clear of it. Take the kite down if strong or gusty winds are forecast.
