STV News Hundreds more carcasses have been found of the Aberdeenshire coast.
Hundreds more dead birds have been removed from beaches in Aberdeenshire amid an “unprecedented” rise in avian flu cases.
On Monday, a total of 330 birds were removed from Stonehaven beach as Aberdeenshire Council confirmed teams are working to clear carcasses from shores with a warning to the public to avoid touching dead or dying birds who may wash up on beaches.
The council told STV News on Tuesday that a further 100 carcasses were removed from Stonehaven beach as well as 126 from Cruden Bay.
The local authority warned that people should be aware that there will “inevitably” be more birds washed ashore with each tide so beaches may not be cleared entirely.
A NatureScot spokesperson said: “We are concerned about the unprecedented outbreak of avian flu over the last two years and continue to work with partners through the Scottish Task Force to ensure that we have the correct monitoring and best advice for land managers in place. Testing is continuing.
The warning signs of this have been around for at least a week.
The response is welcome but overdue.