Volunteers and the public are racing to contain a suspected bird flu outbreak among swans in the Thames Valley.
Since October, Animal and Plant Health Agency recorded 324 confirmed cases, with numbers rising in early 2026.
Charity Swan Support reported dozens more dead swans in Berkshire, raising fears of wider spread.
Many birds showed severe symptoms, prompting strong suspicion of H5N1 bird flu.
Volunteers removed carcasses to limit transmission while awaiting test confirmation from Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Authorities urged the public not to touch sick or dead birds and to wash hands thoroughly.
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