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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Steven Morris

Avian flu outbreak confirmed at vital seabird colonies in Wales

Gannets seen breeding in 2009 on the island of Grassholm off the Pembrokeshire coast.
Gannets breeding in a previous year on the island of Grassholm off the Pembrokeshire coast. Photograph: David Tipling Photo Library/Alamy

An outbreak of avian influenza has been confirmed in one of the world’s most important areas for seabirds with hundreds of guillemots, razorbills and gannets discovered washed up on beaches in south-west Wales.

Members of the public visiting the Pembrokeshire coast have been urged not to handle dead or sick birds and keep dogs away from them.

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