Many walkers at Colwick Country Park say they aren't worried about the bird flu outbreak.
Cases of bird flu have been confirmed at Nottingham's Colwick Country Park as the UK faces its largest ever outbreak.
The public has been advised not to touch or pick up any dead or sick birds that they find.
Nottinghamshire Live visited Colwick Park to see if people had any concerns.
Oliver Smith, 71 from Netherfield and retired, regularly walks his dog at Colwick Park.
He said: “I’m not particularly concerned, you just have to be careful. It’s no reason to panic really.
“Some dog owners might be concerned maybe but mine pays no mind to birds.”
Gillian Clarke, 50, a carer from Gedling isn’t concerned either. She said: “People don’t really go around picking up birds or anything like that. It might be more of a message to parents with curious children more so than adults.”
Sam Riley, 37, a chef from Nottingham added: “It’s a bit concerning that there’s an outbreak here specifically but I wouldn’t say I’m frightened or it would stop me coming.”
Nottingham City Council is also contacting all farm visitor attractions in the city to remind them of the order.
Key advice for poultry keepers includes to:
House or net all poultry and captive birds to keep them separate from wild birds
Cleanse and disinfect clothing, footwear, equipment and vehicles before and after contact with poultry and captive birds – if practical, use disposable protective clothing
Reduce the movement of people, vehicles or equipment to and from areas where poultry and captive birds are kept, to minimise contamination from manure, slurry and other products, and use effective vermin control
Thoroughly cleanse and disinfect housing on a continuous basis
Keep fresh disinfectant at the right concentration at all farm and poultry housing entry and exit points
Minimise direct and indirect contact between poultry and captive birds and wild birds, including making sure all feed and water is not accessible to wild birds.
Councillor Neghat Khan, the city council’s portfolio holder for neighbourhoods, safety and inclusion, said: “We need to be clear that these are preventative measures and there is no immediate risk to human health. Signage has been erected at Colwick Country Park to warn visitors of the presence of bird flu at the site.”
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