Ideas for Traditional Scarecrows

Here is a delightful traditional scarecrow which is also achieving its traditional purpose. This photo was contributed to our gallery by Mary Knox of Ireland.

Mary said, 'I have hens, and the crows are a menace - lots of them in eating the food so I thought I'd try a scarecrow ... He has worked wonders - no crows for weeks now, and since i have made two more for neighbours with the same problem.'

More Scarecrow Ideas for Traditional Scarecrows

Whilst these scarecrows all have a fairly traditional form, the scarecrow makers have given their scarecrows a wide range of interesting personalities through the clothing, hair, hats and faces. The traditional scarecrow ideas, pictured here, include relaxed farmers, a business man and three quaintly dressed lively ladies.

(Top Row: Milton Scarecrow Festival; Second and Third Rows: Kurrajong Scarecrow Festival)