Last year I wrote to The Argus regarding the neglected condition of the pond in Rottingdean. Since then a great deal of work has been carried out excavating and refurbishing the pond.

Recently I visited Rottingdean and was thrilled to see a restored pond with five ducks on it.

However, when I began to take photographs of it, I realised to my disappointment that the ducks were dummies. I wonder if they are there as an attraction for visitors to the pond or to attract other wildfowl?

  • Joy Witheridge, Mayfield Avenue, Peacehaven