Duck wardens return to town to protect birds

A group of ducks have been given protection by residents of a market town for the second year running.

More than 20 of the birds, including ducklings, regularly travel between the Cod Beck in Thirsk to a car park in the town centre - putting them at risk of being hit by passing vehicles.

In 2024, two adults and two of their young were killed by traffic, and a number of volunteers began acting as "duck wardens".

The wardens now spend their evenings in the car park with the ducks to ensure their safety.

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