Good Afternoon,

Blackpool Council have today posted about a suspected bird flu outbreak, which i would just like to make you aware of.

The following is an extract posted by the council on Facebook.

Unfortunately a number of dead and unwell swans have been identified at Stanley Park over the last few days.

As the swans had been displaying symptoms of avain influenza, We have reported their sad deaths to DEFRA to carry out tests.

Although the risk to the health of the general public is low, it is vitally important visitors to the park follow the guidance that is in place.

> keep dogs away from the edge of the lake 

> DO NOT touch any injured or deceased birds 

> Please do not hand feed the birds 

Our teams will continue to monitor the situation closely.

For more advice please visit www.blackpool.gov.uk/bird flu

Thanks Phill.

Blackpool Police.