Aftermath of Russian occupation of Maksymivka village in Mykolaiv region

Aftermath of Russian occupation of Maksymivka village in Mykolaiv region

A stuffed scarecrow wearing a Russian military uniform lies on the stairs of a house damaged as a result of hostilities in the village of Maksymivka, which was under Russian occupation from March 9 to November 11, 2022, Mykolaiv region, Ukraine, on April 16, 2025 (Photo by Yuliia Ovsiannikova/Ukrinform)

Aftermath of Russian occupation of Maksymivka village in Mykolaiv region

Aftermath of Russian occupation of Maksymivka village in Mykolaiv region

A stuffed scarecrow wearing a Russian military uniform lies on the ground in the village of Maksymivka, which was under Russian occupation from March 9 to November 11, 2022, Mykolaiv region, Ukraine, on April 16, 2025 (Photo by Yuliia Ovsiannikova/Ukrinform)

Scarecrow festival in northeastern Japan

Scarecrow festival in northeastern Japan

Locally made scarecrows resembling Major League Baseball players Shohei Ohtani (C) and Yusei Kikuchi (R) are displayed with about 80 others at a scarecrow festival in Shiwa in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sep. 4, 2024.

Maslenitsa celebrated in Russia

STORY: Maslenitsa celebrated in Russia SHOOTING TIME: March 17, 2024 DATELINE: March 18, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:05 LOCATION: St. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebrations in St. Petersburg, Russia STORYLINE: People in Russia on Sunday celebrated the last day of Maslenitsa, a religious holiday marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Fairs with pancakes, concerts, contests and many fun events were arranged. The climax of the day was the burning of a scarecrow, a symbolic representation of winter and death. Maslenitsa is one of the oldest Slavic festivals and is widely celebrated in Russia and some other countries. It was celebrated this year from March 11 to 17. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from St. Petersburg, Russia. (XHTV)

Farmers block the RN14 road - Villeneuve-Saint-Martin

Farmers block the RN14 road - Villeneuve-Saint-Martin

A scarecrow in the shape of a farmer hangs over a blockage on the RN14 road at Villeneuve-Saint-Martin against a backdrop of national and European mobilization by farmers. Villeneuve-Saint-Martin, January 26, 2024.Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers block the RN14 road - Villeneuve-Saint-Martin

Farmers block the RN14 road - Villeneuve-Saint-Martin

A scarecrow in the shape of a farmer hangs over a blockage on the RN14 road at Villeneuve-Saint-Martin against a backdrop of national and European mobilization by farmers. Villeneuve-Saint-Martin, January 26, 2024.Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers block the RN14 road - Villeneuve-Saint-Martin

Farmers block the RN14 road - Villeneuve-Saint-Martin

A scarecrow in the shape of a farmer hangs over a blockage on the RN14 road at Villeneuve-Saint-Martin against a backdrop of national and European mobilization by farmers. Villeneuve-Saint-Martin, January 26, 2024.Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers block the RN14 road - Villeneuve-Saint-Martin

Farmers block the RN14 road - Villeneuve-Saint-Martin

A scarecrow in the shape of a farmer hangs over a blockage on the RN14 road at Villeneuve-Saint-Martin against a backdrop of national and European mobilization by farmers. Villeneuve-Saint-Martin, January 26, 2024.Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers block the RN14 road - Villeneuve-Saint-Martin

Farmers block the RN14 road - Villeneuve-Saint-Martin

A scarecrow in the shape of a farmer hangs over a blockage on the RN14 road at Villeneuve-Saint-Martin against a backdrop of national and European mobilization by farmers. Villeneuve-Saint-Martin, January 26, 2024.Photos by Jeremy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Scarecrow festival held in U.S. Montana to celebrate autumn season

STORY: Scarecrow festival held in U.S. Montana to celebrate autumn season DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:16 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the scarecrow festival STORYLINE: A scarecrow festival is being held in the U.S. state of Montana to celebrate the autumn season and the upcoming Halloween. The annual event, which started in 2005, has grown over the past years to be one of the signature festivals in Stevensville, Montana, drawing lots of participating artists and visitors. Scarecrow entries made by families, individuals and organizations are lined along the bike path, welcoming people into the town. The event runs through Saturday. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Los Angeles, U.S. (XHTV)

U.S.-MONTANA-STEVENSVILLE-SCARECROW-FESTIVAL

U.S.-MONTANA-STEVENSVILLE-SCARECROW-FESTIVAL

(231013) -- STEVENSVILLE, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past a scarecrow in Stevensville, Montana, the United States, on Oct. 12, 2023. A scarecrow festival is being held in the U.S. state of Montana this week to celebrate the autumn season and the upcoming Halloween in the country. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua)

U.S.-MONTANA-STEVENSVILLE-SCARECROW-FESTIVAL

U.S.-MONTANA-STEVENSVILLE-SCARECROW-FESTIVAL

(231013) -- STEVENSVILLE, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man sits by a scarecrow in Stevensville, Montana, the United States, on Oct. 12, 2023. A scarecrow festival is being held in the U.S. state of Montana this week to celebrate the autumn season and the upcoming Halloween in the country. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua)

U.S.-MONTANA-STEVENSVILLE-SCARECROW-FESTIVAL

U.S.-MONTANA-STEVENSVILLE-SCARECROW-FESTIVAL

(231013) -- STEVENSVILLE, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People look at a scarecrow in Stevensville, Montana, the United States, on Oct. 12, 2023. A scarecrow festival is being held in the U.S. state of Montana this week to celebrate the autumn season and the upcoming Halloween in the country. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua)

U.S.-MONTANA-STEVENSVILLE-SCARECROW-FESTIVAL

U.S.-MONTANA-STEVENSVILLE-SCARECROW-FESTIVAL

(231013) -- STEVENSVILLE, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man stands near a scarecrow in Stevensville, Montana, the United States, on Oct. 12, 2023. A scarecrow festival is being held in the U.S. state of Montana this week to celebrate the autumn season and the upcoming Halloween in the country. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua)

U.S.-MONTANA-STEVENSVILLE-SCARECROW-FESTIVAL

U.S.-MONTANA-STEVENSVILLE-SCARECROW-FESTIVAL

(231013) -- STEVENSVILLE, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past scarecrows in Stevensville, Montana, the United States, on Oct. 12, 2023. A scarecrow festival is being held in the U.S. state of Montana this week to celebrate the autumn season and the upcoming Halloween in the country. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua)

U.S.-MONTANA-STEVENSVILLE-SCARECROW-FESTIVAL

U.S.-MONTANA-STEVENSVILLE-SCARECROW-FESTIVAL

(231013) -- STEVENSVILLE, Oct. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Scarecrows are seen in Stevensville, Montana, the United States, on Oct. 12, 2023. A scarecrow festival is being held in the U.S. state of Montana this week to celebrate the autumn season and the upcoming Halloween in the country. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua)

Scarecrow festival in northeastern Japan

Scarecrow festival in northeastern Japan

A locally made scarecrow resembling Major League Baseball player Yusei Kikuchi is displayed during a scarecrow festival in Shiwa, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 12, 2023.

Scarecrow festival in northeastern Japan

Scarecrow festival in northeastern Japan

Locally made scarecrows resembling Major League Baseball player Shohei Ohtani (C) and Nippon Professional Baseball player Roki Sasaki (R) are displayed during a scarecrow festival in Shiwa, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 12, 2023.

LEBANON-JEZZINE-SCARECROWS

LEBANON-JEZZINE-SCARECROWS

(230813) -- BEIRUT, Aug. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A scarecrow made from recycled materials is seen during an annual carnival for scarecrows in Jezzine, Lebanon, Aug. 12, 2023. (Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua)

LEBANON-JEZZINE-SCARECROWS

LEBANON-JEZZINE-SCARECROWS

(230813) -- BEIRUT, Aug. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A scarecrow made from recycled materials is seen during an annual carnival for scarecrows in Jezzine, Lebanon, Aug. 12, 2023. (Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua)

Russians celebrate Maslenitsa

STORY: Russians celebrate Maslenitsa DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:16 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration in St. Petersburg 2. various of the celebration in Vladivostok STORYLINE: People in various cities of Russia on Sunday celebrated the last day of Maslenitsa, a religious holiday marking the last week before Lent, which is the eighth week ahead of the Orthodox Easter. From food to music, games to contests, there's always something for everyone during Maslenitsa. The seven-day celebration is a paradise for lovers of pancakes, called bliny in Russia. The last Maslenitsa day should be the most fun. In Russia, people burn a scarecrow to symbolize the end of winter and to cleanse all their woes. They ask each other for forgiveness and begin preparing for the fasting which precedes Easter. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Moscow. (XHTV)

RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-MASLENITSA-CELEBRATIONS

RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-MASLENITSA-CELEBRATIONS

(230226) -- VLADIVOSTOK, Feb. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People prepare to burn a scarecrow during the celebration of Maslenitsa in Vladivostok, Russia, Feb. 26, 2023. Maslenitsa is a traditional holiday to celebrate the beginning of spring. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)

Sorry, grandpa

Sorry, grandpa

SASEBO, Japan - A scarecrow resembling an abandoned human skeleton forms part of a piece commenting on cases in which families were unaware of, or hid, the deaths of elderly relatives, in some cases to unlawfully claim their pensions, on Sept. 25, 2010. In the foreground is a sign reading, ''Are you there, grandpa...? Sorry about being unaware for 30 years.'' About 100 scarecrows have been displayed for the annual ''Onigigo Tanada Matsuri'' festival in rice paddies in the town of Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture.

CANADA-VANCOUVER-HALLOWEEN-DECORATIONS

CANADA-VANCOUVER-HALLOWEEN-DECORATIONS

(221017) -- VANCOUVER, Oct. 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A child takes a look at a scarecrow displayed on a street ahead of Halloween in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Oct. 17, 2022. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

LEBANON-JEZZINE-SCARECROWS-COMPETITION

LEBANON-JEZZINE-SCARECROWS-COMPETITION

(220730) -- BEIRUT, July 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman observes scarecrows during a scarecrow competition held in Jezzine, south Lebanon, on July 29, 2022. (Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua)

Giant scarecrows amaze visitors in E China

STORY: Giant scarecrows amaze visitors in E China DATELINE: May 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the giant scarecrows in Hefei STORYLINE: King Kong, Luffy from One Piece and dinosaurs in Jurassic World... you could have them all at a forest park in Hefei City, capital of east China's Anhui Province as various scarecrow works are on display at the park. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hefei, China. (XHTV)

Messengers 2: The Scarecrow (2009)

Messengers 2: The Scarecrow (2009)

Claire Holt & Laurence Belcher Film: Messengers 2: The Scarecrow (2009) Director: Martin Barnewitz 21 July 2009 Date: 21 July 2009

Messengers 2: The Scarecrow (2009)

Messengers 2: The Scarecrow (2009)

Claire Holt & Norman Reedus Film: Messengers 2: The Scarecrow (2009) Director: Martin Barnewitz 21 July 2009 Date: 21 July 2009

Messengers 2: The Scarecrow (2009)

Messengers 2: The Scarecrow (2009)

Heather Stephens, Claire Holt & Laurence Belcher Film: Messengers 2: The Scarecrow (2009) Director: Martin Barnewitz 21 July 2009 Date: 21 July 2009

Messengers 2: The Scarecrow (2009)

Messengers 2: The Scarecrow (2009)

Norman Reedus Characters: John Rollins Film: Messengers 2: The Scarecrow (2009) Director: Martin Barnewitz 21 July 2009 Date: 21 July 2009

Messengers 2: The Scarecrow (2009)

Messengers 2: The Scarecrow (2009)

Claire Holt Film: Messengers 2: The Scarecrow (2009) Director: Martin Barnewitz 21 July 2009 Date: 21 July 2009

The Marc Pease Experience (2009)

The Marc Pease Experience (2009)

The Wizard Of Oz Scene Film: The Marc Pease Experience (2009) Director: Todd Louiso 21 August 2009 The Marc Pease Experience (The Marc Pease Experience, USA 2009, Regie: Todd Louiso) Szene / Inszenierung von 'The Wizard of Oz' (Der Zauberer von Oz) / ------- WICHTIG: Nutzung nur redaktionell bei Filmtitelnennung bzw. Berichterstattung ｸber diesen Film. Buch- und Kalendernutzungen nur nach Absprache. --- IMPORTANT: To be used solely for editorial coverage of this specific motion picture/tv programme Date: 21 August 2009

What's New, Scooby-Doo? (2002)

What's New, Scooby-Doo? (2002)

Scarecrows, Scooby Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne & Fred Characters: ,,Shaggy,Velma,Daphne & Television: What'S New, Scooby-Doo? (TV-Serie) Usa 2002-2006, 14 September 2002 Date: 14 September 2002

What's New, Scooby-Doo? (2002)

What's New, Scooby-Doo? (2002)

Scarecrow, Shaggy, Scooby Doo, The Ghost Of Hank Banning, Velma, Fred & Daphne Characters: ,Shaggy,,,Velma, & Daphne Television: What'S New, Scooby-Doo? (TV-Serie) Usa 2002-2006, 14 September 2002 Date: 14 September 2002

What's New, Scooby-Doo? (2002)

What's New, Scooby-Doo? (2002)

Fred, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy, Scooby Doo & Scarecrows Characters: ,Velma,Daphne,Shaggy, & Television: What'S New, Scooby-Doo? (TV-Serie) Usa 2002-2006, 14 September 2002 Date: 14 September 2002

Howl's Moving Castle (2004)

Howl's Moving Castle (2004)

Elder Sophie & Turnip Film: Howl'S Moving Castle; Hauru No Ugoku Shiro (Hauru no ugoku shiro) Jp 2004, Director: Hayao Miyazaki 05 September 2004 Date: 05 September 2004

Howl's Moving Castle (2004)

Howl's Moving Castle (2004)

Heen, Markl & Prince Turnip Characters: ,Markl & Film: Howl'S Moving Castle; Hauru No Ugoku Shiro (Hauru no ugoku shiro) Jp 2004, Director: Hayao Miyazaki 05 September 2004 Date: 05 September 2004

The Wiz (1978)

The Wiz (1978)

Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Ted Ross & Nipsey Russell Characters: Scarecrow, Dorothy, Lion, Tinman Film: The Wiz (USA 1978) Director: Sidney Lumet 24 October 1978 Date: 24 October 1978

The Wiz (1978)

The Wiz (1978)

Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Ted Ross & Nipsey Russell Characters: Scarecrow, Dorothy, Lion, Tinman Film: The Wiz (USA 1978) Director: Sidney Lumet 24 October 1978 Date: 24 October 1978

The Wiz (1978)

The Wiz (1978)

Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Ted Ross & Nipsey Russell Characters: Scarecrow, Dorothy, Lion, Tinman Film: The Wiz (USA 1978) Director: Sidney Lumet 24 October 1978 Date: 24 October 1978

The Wiz (1978)

The Wiz (1978)

Sidney Lumet & Michael Jackson Characters: & Scarecrow Film: The Wiz (USA 1978) Director: Sidney Lumet 24 October 1978 Date: 24 October 1978

The Wiz (1978)

The Wiz (1978)

Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Diana Ross & Ted Ross Characters: Scarecrow,Tinman,Dorothy & Lion Film: The Wiz (USA 1978) Director: Sidney Lumet 24 October 1978 Date: 24 October 1978

Scarecrow (1973)

Scarecrow (1973)

Al Pacino Characters: Francis Lionel 'Lion' Delbuchi Film: Scarecrow (1974) Director: Jerry Schatzberg 11 April 1973 Date: 11 April 1973

Scarecrow (1973)

Scarecrow (1973)

Scene With Al Pacino Characters: WITH Francis Lionel 'Lion' Delbuchi Film: Scarecrow (1973) Director: Jerry Schatzberg 11 April 1973 Date: 11 April 1973

Scarecrow (1973)

Scarecrow (1973)

Gene Hackman, Al Pacino Characters: Max Millan,Francis Lionel 'Lion' Delbuchi Film: Scarecrow (1972) Director: Jerry Schatzberg 11 April 1973 Date: 11 April 1973

The Scarecrow Of Romney Marsh - film (1964)

The Scarecrow Of Romney Marsh - film (1964)

Geoffrey Keen & Percy Herbert Film: The Scarecrow Of Romney Marsh (1964) Director: James Neilson 09 February 1964 Date: 09-Feb-64

The Scarecrow Of Romney Marsh - film (1964)

The Scarecrow Of Romney Marsh - film (1964)

Kay Walsh, Michael Hordern & Patrick Mcgoohan Film: The Scarecrow Of Romney Marsh (1964) Director: James Neilson 09 February 1964 Date: 09-Feb-64

The Scarecrow Of Romney Marsh - film (1964)

The Scarecrow Of Romney Marsh - film (1964)

Patrick Mcgoohan & George Cole Film: The Scarecrow Of Romney Marsh (1964) Director: James Neilson 09 February 1964 Date: 09-Feb-64

The Scarecrow Of Romney Marsh - film (1964)

The Scarecrow Of Romney Marsh - film (1964)

Patrick Mcgoohan & Geoffrey Keen Film: The Scarecrow Of Romney Marsh (1964) Director: James Neilson 09 February 1964 Date: 09-Feb-64

The Scarecrow Of Romney Marsh - film (1964)

The Scarecrow Of Romney Marsh - film (1964)

Patrick Mcgoohan Film: The Scarecrow Of Romney Marsh (1964) Director: James Neilson 09 February 1964 Date: 09-Feb-64