A WARNING sign has been put up in a Bradford park alerting people to bird flu being detected there - but Bradford Council cannot confirm any cases.

The sign has emerged in Harold Park, in Low Moor, and warns people about bird flu – also known as avian flu – being discovered there.

It is situated on a post filled with other warning notices by the lake in Harold Park and has the Government’s Animal & Plant Health Agency logo printed on it, when the Telegraph & Argus visited on Monday.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: There are multiple warning signs by the lake at Harold Park, including one about bird fluThere are multiple warning signs by the lake at Harold Park, including one about bird flu (Image: Telegraph & Argus)

The sign reads: “Bird flu has been detected in this area. Don’t risk spreading it!”

The sign then gives advice for preventing the disease.

This includes keeping to the footpath, keeping dogs on leads, not feeding waterfowl and not touching bird feathers or surfaces contaminated with droppings.

It also urges people who have their own birds to wash and clean their hands before tending to them and also to report any injured or dead waterfowl (such as swans, geese, or ducks), as well as other birds like gulls or birds of prey to DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs).

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: A sign alerting people to bird flu in Harold ParkA sign alerting people to bird flu in Harold Park (Image: Telegraph & Argus)

It comes after the Friends of Harold Park group posted on Facebook about a “sick goose” a few weekends ago.

The post mentioned avian flu and warned people using the park to be aware.

Bradford Council confirmed on Friday that a distressed bird was removed from the park by the RSPCA.

But the animal charity has not confirmed whether it was a case of bird flu, according to the local authority.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Ducks in the lake at Harold Park, in Low Moor, BradfordDucks in the lake at Harold Park, in Low Moor, Bradford (Image: Telegraph & Argus)

A spokesperson for Bradford Council said: “A member of the public found a bird in distress and alerted the Friends of Harold Park group.

“A volunteer from Swan Rescue then alerted the RSPCA who took the bird away.

“They have not confirmed whether this was a case of avian flu or not.

“Avian flu is spreadable amongst wild birds in our parks and there are precautions in place to help stop the spread.

“Should members of the public find a bird in distress, we urge them not to approach it and to alert Bradford Council immediately.

“There are signs in our parks, including Harold Park, with detailed information on stopping the spread of avian flu.”