COUNCIL bosses have been blasted by walkers in Bury for failing to remove dead geese left at a beauty spot.
Several dead geese have been reported at The Lido, at Clarence Park, in recent weeks.
This is amid several reports of avian flu across the borough.
Last week at least two new cases were reported for Bury Residents who often use Clarence Park to walk their dogs or children, have noticed the growing problem of dead birds which have not been cleared by the council.
But council bosses say the birds have to remain until they can be properly disposed of by the environment department Defra.
Five confirmed cases of avian flu have now been found in the Bury area, following an outbreak of the disease across the country.
Kelsie Lloyd, a resident who frequents the park, said: “I see these dead birds five days a week when I am walking my children to school and it is disgusting, not something any child should have to see.
“They are letting the birds down more than anything. They deserve to have a bit of dignity in their death and I don’t agree with the way the council have let them stay there.
“Myself and several others who walk their dogs in the area have just been referred to Defra, who say it is not their responsibility because the birds have been there for over a week. But when we then speak to the council, they are not willing to do anything, and neither are Defra.
“They aren’t taking care of the park because these poor birds are just left to their own devices and they need to do something or else this problem will continue. If they leave these bodies lying around the disease will spread and more innocent birds will pay the price.
“I wish they didn’t make it so difficult for something to get done and had some compassion for these animals.”
Cllr Kevin Peel, environment cabinet member, said: “I’m sad to learn of another confirmed case of avian flu at The Lido in Clarence Park.
“Defra need to get this under control before it becomes more widespread.
“I know it is very distressing for walkers to see dead birds but I urge people not to touch them and to immediately call the Defra hotline so that they can come out, carry out tests and remove them.”
Defra has been approached for comment.
