I have always wondered if these really work. You would think so right, else why keep it up?

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Settings	ISO 160 18 mm f/11 1/60 sec
Camera	Nikon D7500
Lens	Nikon AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G
Location	Agaete - Gran Canaria

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From my experience, they don't work. People put them up to show off their character/for fun.

Yes it does @juliank. You'll see

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Amazing photography. The framing and tge sharpness is perfect. Great landscape photography. This types of post advances our photography skill dear. You should keep it up. we can learn from you. Beat of luck.

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A good question. It's also possible that they are borne of a superstition. According to this brief history, the first record of scarecrows being used is in ancient Eguypt, so they've been around awhile. Whether they work or not, they're still pretty interesting and a good exercise in creativity!