Officials at a nature reserve in Nottinghamshire have said it is "highly likely" they have been dealing with cases of Avian Flu. Attenborough Nature Reserve, near Beeston, reported a number of dead birds following the confirmation of recent cases in the area.
Since the turn of the year the UK has been dealing with high cases of Avian Flu. Avian influenza or bird flu refers to the disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses.
These viruses naturally spread among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species.
