Chislehurst Commons has issued a warning after suspecting that the deaths of some geese are a result of an avian flu outbreak.
They shared the warning on their twitter account and have told people to avoid close contact with birds in the area.
A warning has also been shared on the twitter account not to touch their feathers, droppings or any contaminated surfaces.
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Chislehurst Commons encourages people to wash their hands thoroughly if any contact is made.
⚠️⚠️⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ ⚠️⚠️
— Chislehurst Commons (@ChisCommons) January 5, 2023
SOME GEESE HAVE DIED IN OUR PONDS RECENTLY, POSSIBLY DUE TO
AVIAN BIRD FLU.@VisitChis @ChisMatters @ChisEcoC @FOCRG @CCChislehurst @MeadRoad @RedHillTPA @FOBelmontOS @BR7BR5BR1News @RoyalParadeChis pic.twitter.com/YzH6KA3o1H
A spokesperson for Chislehurst Commons said: "Warning: Some geese have died in our ponds recently, possibly due to an avian bird flu.
"Symptoms can include: closed and runny eyes, erratic swimming or walking and twisting of the head and neck.
"Avian flu rarely affects humans but risks of transmission are increased by close contact so if you see birds with unusual symptoms or find sick or dead birds.
"Avoid close contact e.g. do not feed, do not touch birds or their feathers, droppings or contaminated surfaces.
"If contact is made, wash your hands thoroughly as soon as possible.
"Report sick or dead birds to Chislehurst Commons at: 020 8467 1886 / info@chislehurstcommons.uk"
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