Duck Island, Carrbrook
Introduction
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Duck Island, Carrbrook
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 27 Jun 2012
Although there is an island in it, Duck Island is the name of the village duck pond. It was originally built as a lodge for the old Buckton Vale Print Works. A variety of bird life may be spotted on the water including Mallards, Aylesbury Ducks, Brent and Canada Geese.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.505392
Longitude
-2.018114