Thirsk Ducks on BBC Radio 1 as Jonny Bairstow involved

Residents in Thirsk have been taking it in shifts as wardens to protect a flock of around 30 ducks, who have been making the trip from the river to the town centre for the last two months. After seeing some near misses and the death of two ducks and two ducklings, who were hit by cars travelling through Thirsk, 'Duck Wardens', have been volunteering their time from about 8.30pm each evening to ensure that the ducks are safe.

Ducks in Thirsk (Image: LYDEN MOORE/THIRSK DUCKS) The group was set up by Thirsk resident Jodie Wood, who, along with other volunteers, has cordoned off a section of the Market Square car park with traffic cones and plastic tape. Speaking previously about the group, Jodie said: "We noticed that..



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