Floating scarecrows: how Cornish fishers are stopping seabirds drowning in their nets
Cornish fishing vessels were used to test the deterrent effect of the towed ‘scarecrow’ buoy. Photograph: Nina Constable MediaView image in fullscreenCornish fishing vessels were used to test the deterrent effect of the towed ‘scarecrow’ buoy.
- ▪Cornish fishing vessels were used to test the deterrent effect of the towed ‘scarecrow’ buoy.
- ▪Photograph: Nina Constable MediaView image in fullscreenCornish fishing vessels were used to test the deterrent effect of the towed ‘scarecrow’ buoy.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/01/scarecrows-cornish-fishers-stop-seabirds-drowning-in-nets |
| Publication time | Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:01:21 GMT |
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Cornish fishing vessels were used to test the deterrent effect of the towed ‘scarecrow’ buoy. Photograph: Nina Constable MediaView image in fullscreenCornish fishing vessels were used to test the deterrent effect of the towed ‘scarecrow’ buoy. Photograph: Nina Constable MediaFishingFloating scarecrows: how Cornish fishers are stopping seabirds drowning in their netsSimple deterrents can slash the number of razorbills and guillemots being trapped underwater, two-year study showsPatrick BarkhamWed 30 Sep 2026 19.01 EDTLast modified on Wed 30 Sep 2026 19.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleBird-shaped kites and a floating scarecrow are being tested to try to stop endangered seabirds drowning in fishing nets.Every year an estimated 95,000 diving birds, including razorbills and guillemots,…
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