Residents living in a quiet village have been left bemused after their local council splashed out £7,000 on a sign warning that ducks could be crossing the road. Villagers of Daws Heath, Essex, say they have never seen a duck in the area and there are no nearby ponds. He made an application with Essex County Council for a sign warning drivers that deer could be crossing the road - and was quoted an astonishing £7,000. 'And yet we've had them strap a triangular warning sign to a lamppost at the cost of around £50 if you search online. A spokesperson for Essex Highways told another newspaper: 'This temporary wildlife warning sign was installed due to ducks crossing frequently in this location as it is close to a nature reserve.

Source: Daily Mail February 05, 2026 10:02 UTC