It’s easy to count the ducks but you need 20/20 vision to find the hidden needle among the reeds in under seven seconds

THIS optical illusion has left puzzle fanatics stumped and scratching their heads in pursuit of the answer.

Everyone can count the ducks but if you can find the hidden needle among the reeds in less than seven seconds you may have 20/20 vision.

Try to find the needle in the haystackCredit: Jagran Josh

The timer starts now, are your eyes up to scratch?

The picture shows a mother duck with her adorable ducklings – and one has just hatched from its shell!

But, can you see the needle hiding in the reeds?

The illusion is made especially difficult as a needle is incredibly difficult to find given its narrow shape.

How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?

Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.

Some benefits include:

Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility.
Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function.
Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes.
Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus.
Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief.

Any luck yet? Here’s a clue, look at the plants on the right side of the image it’s here you can see the eye of the needle.

Don’t worry if you’re struggling, this is one of our most tricky teasers so far, and we have included the solution at the bottom of the page.

Meanwhile, why not try some other optical illusions while you scroll?

Test your brain power and solve the questions in this test to reveal if you have a high IQ.

Or, see if you have the eyes of a predator and spot the bird hidden among the branches.

Try finding the deadly lion stalking the park in this latest optical illusion.

A turtle has escaped and is meandering around a messy bedroom in this tricky brainteaser.

See if you can find the rogue animal within 10 seconds.

Want something more challenging? Try spotting the the mischievous dog in just 11 seconds then you may have 20/20 vision.

Psychologists at The University of Glasgow found that staring at an optical illusion can improve eye sight by allowing you to see small print.

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And according to ZenBuisness: “These visual puzzles can give you a good mental workout that can, in turn, help you think more efficiently and solve problems more easily.”