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Is this possibly the cutest job in the world?<\/p>\n

It certainly seems so for residents in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, who escort 20 ducks each evening so they roost for the night.<\/p>\n

The ducks first started to make the trip unsupervised last year which meant four were killed while crossing the road.<\/p>\n

This is when the locals, affectionately known as \u2018duckies\u2019, decided to step in and help.<\/p>\n

Once the ducks pick their favourite spot, the \u2018duckies\u2019 place cones around them and watch the cute birds until they sleep.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s a mystery why the ducks make the trip but some believe the mother ducks feel safer sleeping with their chicks away from river predators.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tThe \u2018duckies\u2019 help lead a group of ducks to their nesting spot in a car park (Picture: SWNS)<\/p>\n

Emma-Jayne Hutchings, 48, volunteers and said: \u2018It is really heartwarming and adorable escorting the\u00a0ducks on their walk.<\/p>\n

\u2018You know when they are leaving as they all start quacking like a call for arms then they march up in two battalions.<\/p>\n

\u2018It has brought a wealth of community spirit with all parts getting involved to make sure the\u00a0ducks are safe.<\/p>\n

\u2018We have have been donated high-vis jackets to wear and food for the\u00a0ducks.<\/p>\n

\u2018The local pub, the Mowbray Arms provides us with cups of tea or coffee whilst we watch over them.<\/p>\n

\u2018Not just that it has been a really nice way to meet like-minded people who have since become friends.\u2019<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tCones are placed around the ducks by the volunteers to help protect them (Picture: SWNS)<\/p>\n

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