Woman rescues flock of ducks after Hempton pond dries up
A woman in Norfolk is caring for a flock of 50 ducks after their local pond dried up during a summer drought. She has provided various water containers to ensure the birds remain hydrated while the region faces water restrictions.
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This highlights the impact of extreme weather and drought conditions on local wildlife and the community response to environmental challenges.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Neve Gordon-Farleigh Lucyl Harrison Lucyl Harrison said the ducks have been panting and struggling in search of shade and water A woman is pulling out all the stops to keep a 50-strong flock of ducks hydrated after a village pond dried up in the baking summer heat.
Lucyl Harrison, 32, from Hempton near Fakenham in Norfolk, currently has two small paddling pools, a swimming pool, four dog bowls, two oven dishes, three big trays and three shallow trays filled with water in her back garden for the parched birds.
She said the ducks had become reliant on villagers' help and wait outside her patio door at 06:00 BST, for breakfast, a bath and a drink.
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