A flying bird decoy for attracting wildlife wherein flying bird decoys may
be supported on each end of one or more rotatable rods or arms, with
wings that selectively fold and flap up and down in life-like, actual
flying, landing and take-off movements. The bird decoys simulate
foraging, predatory or waterfowl birds and in one embodiment a pair of
the bird decoys are mounted on the ends of a rod or arm(s) rotatably
mounted on a pole or stake support, using throat mounts. In another
embodiment the bird decoys are secured to the ends of the arm(s) at the
head without the use of throat mounts, for flying in a circle on the
arm(s) to attract the wildlife. In a further embodiment one or both of
the bird decoys are configured to simulate one of the above bird groups
and fly to generate rotation of the arm(s), with one wing folded and the
other flapping to simulate injury or distress. A method for attracting
wildlife using flying bird decoys which simulate dove, quail, crows,
hawks, ducks, geese or the like, and includes the steps of mounting the
bird decoys on a rotatable arm or arms carried by a pole or stake support
and causing one or both of the wings to flap, thus causing the bird
decoys to fly or vibrate in a circle around the support.