An outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed in a country park in England, after more than 100 gulls died. The black-headed gulls have been removed from the park, according to the council.
The outbreak happened in Priory Country Park, in Bedford. And the cause of death was confirmed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
Tom Wootton, elected Mayor of Bedford Borough, said: "We have been made aware of a large number of dead Black-headed gulls at Priory Country Park and now have confirmation that these deaths are due to bird flu. This is especially concerning at this crucial time when gulls should be raising their young.
