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Volunteers Ensure Safe Passage for Thirsk's Mallard Ducks

8/4/2025

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In Thirsk, North Yorkshire, a dedicated team of 15 volunteers guides 20 mallards safely across town each evening, shielding them from predators. This heartwarming initiative, born from past tragedies, sees the ducks journey from The Cod Beck river to a parking lot for roosting. Thanks to their efforts, the community celebrates a remarkable record of zero fatalities.

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Story summary

In Thirsk, North Yorkshire, a dedicated team of 15 volunteers guides 20 mallards safely across town each evening, shielding them from predators. This heartwarming initiative, born from past tragedies, sees the ducks journey from The Cod Beck river to a parking lot for roosting. Thanks to their efforts, the community celebrates a remarkable record of zero fatalities.