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Originally Posted by paul m
Isn't it rather disconcerting for motorists?
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No, they're quite okay actually. I made a picture some time ago, but can't seem to find it now...
It's basically a two wires fixed together in their center as a cross with little rectangular reflecting plates (just stainless steel I think) attached at each wire end and the whole thing suspended on a wire attached at the center of the cross from a little beam/wire on the side of a old fashioned roadside reflector post.
The cross with four 'mirrors' then dangles and turns in the wind (either natural or from the bypassing traffic). The mirrors are maybe 10-15 cm apart and when lit in the dark (to me) often convey the idea of "animal eyes" - not extremely shiny or hindering in any way, and constantly "on the move". I figure it's this "cat/fox/wolf" association that may also keep wild animals at a distance??
Will try to get another picture ...
Cheers, Arp