An outbreak of Avian Flu has resulted in 11 more swans being found dead at Hogganfield Loch.
It comes after Glasgow City Council removed 12 dead swans from the park on Tuesday, November 15, with the illness claiming the lives of 23 swans so far.
Due to the vicious surge in cases, the local authority has issued new guidance for dog walkers and those who frequent the east end park.
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The council are advising that dogs are kept on their leads and people remain on the footpaths.
Those who are planning to make the trip to the loch are being told to steer clear of sick or dead birds to limit the spread of the deadly disease as much as possible.
The rise in cases comes just weeks after it was announced that the current outbreak of bird flu in Scotland is the worst the country has seen in terms of transmission and mortality rates.
A spokesman for Glasgow City Council said: “ We are very concerned about the death of a further eleven swans at Hogganfield Park.
“We are waiting on test results from birds previously removed by DEFRA but in-line with their advice, we are assuming the swans have died from avian flu.
“It’s important we seek to limit the spread of the virus in the park and elsewhere in the city and we are working with our contractor to have the dead animals removed as quickly as possible.
“But the public also has an important role in helping to prevent the transfer of the virus and they should follow the advice that will be displayed around the park.
“At this time we are asking that any park visitors stick to the path, keep dogs on leads and do not feed the birds as this encourages the birds to congregate.
“People are also asked not to touch a dead or sick bird, including any feathers, and should also avoid ground covered with wild bird droppings.
“If anyone sees a dead or sick bird in public places across the city, they should report this to our environmental health team through our website or by calling 0141 287 1059.”
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