A number of birds were euthanised at the popular city park
07:59, 18 Dec 2025Updated 07:59, 18 Dec 2025
Two swans found dead are confirmed cases of bird flu (Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)
Swans that died at a popular park in Cardiff died of avian flu, it has been confirmed. Cardiff Council made their announcement after the two animals were found dead in Roath Park recently.
Multiple swans have been found dead at the lake in Wales’ capital, with another confirmed case of bird flu earlier this month in Cardiff Bay. Cardiff Council has warned the public to avoid contact with dead or sick birds as a precaution and to not feed wild birds around the city.
A spokesperson for Cardiff Council said: “Testing carried out by the Animal and Plant Health Agency has confirmed that two swans, found dead at Roath Park Lake, died of avian flu. Avian Flu has previously been confirmed in a bird that died at Cardiff Bay.
“The risk to public health is low as it is rare for the H5N1 strain of the flu to be passed on to humans, but as a precaution, please avoid contact with dead or sick birds.
“Please also avoid feeding wild birds in public places as this encourages them to gather, increasing the risk of transmission.
If you touch any dead birds, droppings, feathers or other material that has touched a dead bird, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water as soon as possible.” Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here.
On Tuesday, December 16 RSPCA Cymru made the decision to euthanise a number of swans after the outbreak in Roath Park.
Swans had to be euthanised after an outbreak of brid flu (Image: RSPCA Cymru)
A statement on the charity’s Facebook page said: “We’d like to thank those who have expressed concern about a number of swans at Roath Park, Cardiff. Sadly, to alleviate their distress, we have had to humanely euthanise a number of swans with suspected avian flu.
“The Animal Plant Health Agency has recently confirmed an avian flu case in Cardiff Bay and are also testing the bodies of swans found at Roath Park.
“All swans who have died at the lake have been collected and further collections will be arranged by the local authority as required.”