People have been told not to touch dead birds which have washed up on the beach
Holidaymakers visiting Wales this summer have been warned not to touch dead birds on the beach as concerns rise over a bird flu outbreak. In recent weeks reports of bird carcasses washing up on shores in west and north wales have increased as wild bird colonies around the UK continue to be affected.
A Seabird Emergency Response Group has been set up by the Welsh Government and meets weekly. Avian influenza is described as highly pathogenic and can spread through sneezes, faeces, standing in still water, and birds of prey or opportunistic scavengers hunting contaminated carcasses. “I’m asking everyone in Wales to consider their impact on the environment and to please also heed advice – do not pick up any sick or dead birds and keep dogs on leads to prevent contact. Instead report them immediately to Defra on the gov.uk website or by calling 03459 335577.”
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