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Gorgeous ducklings have been spotted at a lake. Camera club snapper Robert Barrington-Wright visited Worth Park in Crawley this week and photographed a group of little Egyptian ducklings. The adorable pictures show the birds tentatively exploring their new environment, with one finding a bite to eat.
Others had been for a dip in the water and with their soft brown down was speckled with droplets. A duckling explores (Image: Robert Barrington-Wright) Robert said: “If anyone is having baby bird withdrawals, Worth Park is the place to go at the moment.” READ MORE: Cows, pigs and horses at thriving conservation site Worth Park is home to formal gardens, recreational park land and a lake, which has been deemed a site of nature conservation importance.
It contains Ridley’s Court, Pulham fountain, Camelia walk, croquet lawns and an Italianate terrace. The park dates back to the 13th century (Image: Robert Barrington-Wright) It was originally used as a deer park, dating back to the 13th century when it was part of the large forest of Worth. Crawley Borough Council purchased the grounds from Milton Mount College, a boarding school for girls, in 1963.
In 2009, Worth Park Friends and Crawley Borough Council worked in collaboration to secure Heritage Lottery Funding to restore the park. The park was awarded Green Heritage Site Accreditation in July due to its historic features, standard of conservation and public engagement..
