Not what it looks like...

No, this is not my man rescueing a stray ball from the roof of the house.

On the contrary... This is my man putting a ball on the roof.

We are having problems with crows amd rooks pecking on the roof and trying to breach the crow guards on the chimney. So, this is the most humane solution, a blow up bird scarer with eyes and a glittery tassle that will make them uncomfortable... hopefully.