The cause of death of a number of birds at Caerphilly Castle has been confirmed. In December, members of the public were warned against feeding the birds after a number were spotted dead and unwell.
Locals reported seeing a number of deceased swans, ducks and geese outside the castle as well as in Morgan Jones Park. Cadw - the Welsh Government body responsible for the castle - erected a sign in the area telling the public to stay away from dead or ill birds. It stated: "Warning for the prevention of avian flu contamination: Please do not feed the birds or touch any dead animals. Dogs must be kept on leads and away from the water. All dead birds need to be reported to Caerphilly Castle. Thank you for your cooperation."
Laboratory results have now confirmed the cause of death as avian flu. No dead birds have been reported in the last week, but advice remains to keep away from sick or dead animals. You can get more Caerphilly news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
