A ‘ quacking’ new home for ducks

PETERBOROUGH’S RailworldWildlife Havenlivedupto itsnameonJune 1, whenit providedaplace of safety fora duckandherdozenducklings.

Brian Pearce, trustee told Heritage Railway: “They were located alongside a busy main road. We spoke to staff at theWaterfowl Sanctuary in Godmanchester, who advised us what we could do. We then provided the ducks with a safe home.

“We put them all in our small top pond. However, within 30 minutes ‘ mummy duck’took all the ducklings down the waterfall to the lower pond. It was incredible to watch – isn’t nature absolutely wonderful?”

With the River Nene flowing next to the venue and its attractive gardens, Railworld isamagnet for a host of wildlife.

“We’ve got grass snakes, weasels, hedgehogs and stoats – you wouldn’t believe it,” added Brian. “Six moorhen chicks currently call our site home too.”

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