Giant plastic ducks ruffle feathers after cropping up in Queen’s Park pond

GIANT plastic ducks have popped up in Queen’s Park in a bid to deter people from feeding the birds bread.

Pedestrians have been put off by the popular pastime after experts revealed large amounts of bread and other human foodstuffs can be harmful, leading to potentially fatal conditions.

However, the move has caused anger with those who frequent the park.

A source told the Evening Times mouldy bread had been left at the side of the park’s pond in protest.

One resident said she thinks they are unsightly. Posting on social media, she added: “I think they’re an eye sore personally.”

A Glasgow City spokeswoman said: “The plastic ducks are not just a flight of fancy – they’re designed to ruffle feathers.

“The sign asking people not to feed the swans has been in place for a long time, but people continue to duck the issue.

“We dabbled with a novel approach and the plastic ducks seem to fit the bill.

“They have become a talking point and people should now know not to feed the swans bread which can also attract vermin.”

Signs placed near the pond urge visitors to feed the birds responsibly and warn against offering them chips, rice, white bread and other human foods which do not provide them with proper nutrition and may lead to vitamin deficiency and illness.