Everyone loves feeding ducks – it goes back generations, but there are good reasons to stop feeding ducks bread. We all love feeding the ducks with our children and grandchildren, but this age-old tradition is not actually doing the duck population any good. The reality is that bread and similar products such as crackers, crisps and cakes, although […]
The Mallard Duck
The Mallard Duck is the most common wildfowl visitor to Hanley Swan Village Pond The male Mallard duck is a Drake and is easily recognised by its metallic green head, brown breast, grey body, black tail and a white neck ring. In summer months (June to September) the Drake Mallard duck will moult and actually […]

