Deadly bird flu confirmed at beauty spot where swans have died

A DEADLY bird flu outbreak has been confirmed at a Welsh beauty spot as more swan deaths are reported.

- By OWEN HUGHES

In recent weeks residents and visitors to Llanberis have spotted a number of dead swans and geese on Llyn Padarn. One person posted that they had seen a dead cygnet on the lake in a sad update. It has been reported to the authorities.

This comes at the time of a major UK outbreak of avian flu that is affecting wild birds and poultry in captivity.

Now at least one case of bird flu has been confirmed at Llyn Padarn, with it expected that this number will increase as test results come back.

Warning signs have been erected by Cyngor Gwynedd around the lake.