Has anyone ever used them?
I was considering buying them to bring wary birds in for a closer look but wanted to hear from someone who has used them.
Let me hear your thoughts.

Kites work excellent for grabbing their attention from a distance. We have had great success using black trash bags on PVC poles. Also have used $2 kites from toy store on long cheap fishing rods. IMO these are just as effective as the goose flags offered for much more money.