Three more bird flu cases confirmed in county

Two cases of avian influenza were found in Canada geese (stock image)

Three more cases of avian influenza have been confirmed in Nottinghamshire after a number of sightings of ill birds.

The infectious disease was found in two Canada geese and a mute swan in the Ashfield district, according to the latest government data.

People have been advised not to touch dead or sick birds, but the risk of the disease transferring to humans is considered "very low".

Chloé Blick, from Sutton-in-Ashfield, said she was "very sad" after two of the birds she reported ultimately tested positive.

Chloé Blick said she had not been deterred from heading out into nature despite the positive cases

The 30-year-old said she was walking her dogs with her father when she discovered two dead birds and one in distress at Teversal Trails.

She reported the surviving bird to a number of wildlife groups, but said she was told they could not attend as they wanted to protect their current birds from bird flu.

"I just feel like it was sadly failed, but I know and understand that there is no treatment [for bird flu]," she said.

"It made me feel really upset. I love wildlife and you just don't expect to see so many unwell at the same time."

A spokesperson for Ashfield District Council said the authority was aware of the cases.

"We will continue to monitor the situation. However, the UK Health Security Agency advises that the risk from this bird flu strain is very low," the spokesperson added.

Nottinghamshire County Council said its previous guidance still stood, which included a warning not to touch or pick up any dead or sick birds.

People are advised to contact the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to report dead bird sightings.