US EditionVolunteers help ducks cross safely at night
THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, AUG 01 – Fifteen volunteers escort about 20 ducks nightly to prevent road deaths since four fatalities last year, maintaining a safe route from river to town center roost.
- Residents in Thirsk, North Yorks., escort about 20 ducks from The Cod Beck river to the town centre nightly at 8:30pm for a 15-minute journey.
- This escort arose after unsupervised treks last year caused four duck fatalities on roads, motivating Jodie Wood to organize volunteers via a Facebook group.
- Volunteers place cones around the ducks in the market square car park, watch over them until the town falls silent, and use high-vis jackets and donated food to assist safety.
- Experts warn feeding ducks bread and snacks harms their health and water quality by increasing droppings, bacteria like E. coli, and algae blooms that degrade ecosystems.
- The community-driven effort prevents fatalities and fosters spirit, while officials caution against encouraging the walk or feeding to maintain natural behavior and habitat balance.
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Volunteers help ducks cross safely at night
Residents personally escort around 20 ducks to the town center every evening, where they sleep for the night.
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