Does anyone have solid information about who is responsible for the loud bangs that occur every day, starting around 7.30 am and continuing until late afternoon? I suppose that they are crow scarers, but the level of noise produced is unnecessary and unacceptable. Many walkers on Helm have complained that their dogs are terrified by the bangs (even thought they seen to emanate from a location nearer to Sizergh, some 2 miles away), and yesterday (Easter Sunday), while walking near Hawes Bridge, my dog was so frightened by such an 'explosion' she bolted, and a friend riding her horse was nearly unseated when it too panicked. It is as bad as having Bonfire Night every day!
(Some time ago, it was suggested that the farmer at Low Sizergh was using crow scarers to rid his cattle sheds of birds that were annoying his beasts. If this is so, perhaps he might be persuaded to hang unwanted CDs and DVDs from the rafters instead - it certainly works in my friends' vegetable garden!)
This noise pollution must be stopped. Any suggestions?