Everyone can see the bird but you need 20/20 vision to spot the hidden umbrella in 7 seconds

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THIS is the brainteaser that asks why someone would go out into the woods whilst it’s raining without a brolly.

Everyone can see the birds and the explorers who didn’t check the weather app before they left, but only those with 20/20 vision and a high IQ can spot the hidden umbrella in seven seconds.

Illustration of three children hiking in a forest during a rainstorm.
Can you spot the umbrella that would keep these travellers dry?

The puzzle will remind you of the last time you thought an unplanned hike was a good idea, when it never is.

You were suckered into the ‘new year, new me’ nonsense and now you’re paying the price.

Worse yet, you went to the only forest where the animals are cartoons, which is thought to make your adventure much scarier.

It is not known why the umbrella is missing and not with the people who need it.

Then again, if these are the same people who don’t check to see if it’s raining, then who knows what foolishness they are capable of.

Readers are reminded to always check the weather before going outside.

This teaser is tricky because there are so many things to distract you, from the unprepared hikers, to the nosy animals enjoying watching the carnage unfold.

The people also take up a large chunk of the picture, leaving little space for the brolly to hide behind.

The key to this teaser is to stay close to the ground, because the umbrella wouldn’t be stuck in a tree. Use your head here.

Are you ready, because the clock is ticking!

If you’re still struggling, a hint would be to check behind the trees.

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People who are able to solve the puzzle quickly possess good observational skills and high cognitive speed.

It tests your ability to process a high volume of visual information and the ability to concentrate under high amounts of pressure.

Psychologists at The University of Glasgow found that staring at an optical illusion can improve eye sight by allowing you to see small print.

Escape London says puzzles can also give your mind a great workout and may “boost your brain’s activity” which “reduces the risk of dementia.”

These can help to stimulate several parts of the brain at the same time.

Tasks like this can also provide people with a productive way to have fun and relax.

Psychologists at The University of Glasgow found that staring at an optical illusion can improve eye sight by allowing you to see small print.

Escape London says puzzles can also give your mind a great workout and may “boost your brain’s activity” which “reduces the risk of dementia.”

These can help to stimulate several parts of the brain at the same time.

Tasks like this can also provide people with a productive way to have fun and relax.

Have you solved it? Don’t worry, if you’re still struggling we’ve included the solution to the brainteaser down below.

If you’ve solved that, why not try testing your mental agility on these ones?

Illustration of three children hiking in the rain; a hidden umbrella is in the background.
The hidden umbrella is circled in red
Find the odd number out.
Can you find the odd number hiding out among the even ones?
A park scene puzzle: Spot the time traveler.
Can you find the time traveller who shouldn’t be at this party?
Optical illusion: find the lemon among apples and pears.
Can you find the lemon hanging out at the fruit party?
Spot the odd number out: a grid of 76s with one 79.
Did you manage to find the 79 hidden in the 76s?
A time traveler hidden among people in a park.
The suspect is circled in red
Optical illusion: Can you spot the hidden lemon?
Here’s where the lemon was hiding
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