People Turned to the Internet to Find the Purpose of These Unidentified Items

Powerlines are not a game. Often, you’ll see birds hanging out on them, and on some occasions, you’ll see sneakers tied around them. Either way, there’s no reason to be playing with them in any fashion. This person, however, spotted something amiss on these powerlines. This little fella almost seems as if he was accidentally left behind there.

As it turns out, it’s in its intended location. You’ve likely seen spikes to deter birds from roofs – this serves a similar purpose. Designed to keep birds from running into powerlines, this bird diverter spins, effectively getting both birds and bats to steer clear of the powerlines. It also helps machinery operators detect the lines and avoid electrocution.