This lazy bird hitched has been caught on camera hitching a ride on the back of a duck in a Derbyshire pond.

The coot demonstrated im-peck-able balance as it stood proudly on the other bird's plumage.

A witness told Derbyshire Live that the duck initially suspected fowl play, but then seemed happier with the idea.

Derbyshire man Ian Baddiley shot the footage in Osborne Pond in Shipley Country Park yesterday morning.

Mr Baddiley said: "We were just feeding the ducks when my son threw a large crust into the water to attract more ducks.

"Suddenly a white duck got a whole piece of bread in its mouth and started to swim away from the group, when a cheeky coot jumped on its back for a ride.

"The duck wasn't bothered and kept swimming around the edge of the pond whilst the coot just stood there eyeing the bread up.

"It was amazing. I have never seen anything like it.

"The kids were very entertained and found it very funny. Not something you see everyday!"