The number of birds found dead at Knightswood Park has almost trebled in just a few days
Six swans were found dead on Tuesday morning and a further two who were displaying symptoms were put down by the SSPCA. Glasgow City Council has now issued a warning to the public and confirmed they are currently taking measures to limit the spread of the virus, reports Glasgow Live.
“The suspected outbreak of the virus at the park is having a significant impact on the bird population at the park. Limiting the spread of the virus in the park is crucial and we have ensured the dead animals are being removed as quickly as possible." Top news stories today The council urged the public not to touch any of the dead or sick birds, remain on footpaths, and keep dogs away from the pond area. They said it's likely that more birds at the pond will have contracted the virus with the outbreak expected to have a severe impact on the bird population.
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