Bird flu has been confirmed in a dead swan at a Scots country park.
Clackmannanshire Council issued a warning today, Friday, February, 14, informing visitors to Gartmorn Dam to follow advice on signs and report any dead wild birds to Defra.
Locals have reported on social media that a number of dead swans currently remain at the site.
Following an escalation in cases of bird flu in the UK, the Scottish Government declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across the whole of the country on January 25.
This zone introduces strict biosecurity measures for all bird keepers – including those who keep pet birds – to try and prevent the spread of avian flu from wild birds or any other source.
Falkirk Council reported two cases of the influenza at The Helix and Kinnaird ponds on Tuesday. People visiting The Kelpies were urged to stay away from birds at the site and tours of the sculptures were cancelled.
Renfrewshire Council also confirmed on Saturday, February 9, that a case of avian flu had been found in a wild bird at Castle Semple Loch in Lochwinnoch.
A 3km Protection Zone was placed around a premises in Kirriemuir, Angus from January 10 until February 3 after an outbreak.
A spokesperson at Clackmannanshire Council said: “Highly Pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 (bird flu) has been identified in a dead swan at Gartmorn Dam.
“Please follow the advice on the signs that have been erected at the Dam and report any dead wild birds to Defra.”