DUCKS are splashing around happily at Big Mead pond - thanks to a community effort to transform the historic feature.
More than 70 ducks have flocked to the pond since the pump was repaired, the pond drained and cleaned, the whole site re-vamped, and the pond re-filled.
Duck houses adorned with Isle of Wight flags take pride of place on a delightful island in the middle of the water, which helps keep the ducks safe from predators.
See video and pictures below.
Ducks enjoying Big Mead pond. (Image: Newsquest)
The island in the middle of the pond. (Image: Newsquest)
The community had rallied round to save 152 fish from the pond, which was losing water and starved of oxygen during a heatwave.
A huge volunteer effort took place to carry out the much-needed works to the pond.
A view of Big Mead pond in Shanklin. (Image: Newsquest)
Much of the work was led by Cllr Adrian Whittaker, along with volunteers including Brian and Sharon Cooper, Grant Scarsella, Lee Jefferies, Cllr Robert May and Cllr Mark Jefferies.
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