Animal-scaring device and method of employing same

Abstract

A method of scaring birds and animals includes launching a bird-scaring device in a substantially vertical manner and periodically causing the device to circle in the air in substantially opposite directions.

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         18 . A method for scaring off animals comprising the steps of launching a bird-scaring device off a stationary support and circling the bird-scaring device in opposite directions upon reaching a desired altitude.  
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the launching step includes launching the bird-scaring device substantially vertically.  
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein the launching step further includes applying a pulling force to the bird-scaring device.  
     
     
         21 . The method of claim  17 , wherein the circling step includes rotating a reel coupled to the bird-scaring device by a control line in one direction.  
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 20 , wherein the circling step further includes periodically reversing a direction of circling by rotating the reel in a direction substantially opposite to the previous direction.