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Runner spots symmetric fake birds on power line

Original: Lunchtime run and for once the last few k were a repeat of the first ones. I noticed three symmetric birds on a power li

A runner in Scotland noticed three symmetric-looking birds sitting on a power line during a lunchtime run, then spotted them again in the same positions on the way back. On closer inspection they turned out not to be birds at all but new fittings added to the line, prompting amused commentary from others about being fooled by the decoys.

Why now: The surprising reveal that the motionless 'birds' were actually artificial fittings on the power line amused readers.

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• Lunchtime run and for once the last few k were a repeat of the first ones. I noticed three symmetric birds on a power line. Funnily enough, they were there on the way back too. So I thought I would take a more careful look. And yes, this birds are ’new’ additions to a power… · Wen@mastodon.scot · 5

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