Multiple reports indicate that several municipalities have experimented with placing cardboard foxes near bathing beaches as a method to scare away birds. The specific municipalities involved and the types of birds targeted have not been disclosed. In Kalmar, this approach was a failure, though the reasons for its ineffectiveness remain unclear.
It is unknown how long the municipalities tested the cardboard foxes or if any other locations saw success with the tactic. The outcome in Kalmar highlights the challenges of using such deterrents in urban or recreational areas.