The retailer's latest endeavour sets out to solve many a farmers problem--pesky birds attacking valuable crops. Conrad's creative solution combines car audio equipment, along with a variety of differing lighting products--all presented in traditional scarecrow form.

When a unwanted bird approaches the seemingly normal scarecrow the robotic scaring begins. As the creation opens its arms, a warning cries "Achtung, Achtung!", and a flashing of lights and blasting of music soon begins. A blast of air, courtesy of a desk fan, has also been thrown in for good measure. Check it out:

Of course, thisa pricey solution for scaring birds, and the birds may wise up to its scare tactics eventually. However, it is without doubt an interesting use of readily-available technology.

Any geeky farmers out there fancy giving it a try?

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