Testing for bird influenza has actually been performed at an Aberdeenshire nature reserve after the discovery of lots of dead birds, consisting of more than 200 Sandwich Terns.
NatureScot said the terns and a variety of dead Black-headed Gulls were discovered at Forvie National Nature Reserve (NNR). The firm said samples had actually been gotten rid of for screening and the outcomes would validate whether it is bird influenza.
More than 200 Sandwich Terns have actually passed away at Forvie NNR (Nick Brown).
NatureScot said: “We are worried about the extraordinary break out of bird influenza over the last 2 years and continue to deal with partners through the Scottish Task Force to guarantee that we have the appropriate tracking and finest suggestions for land supervisors in location.
“Members of the general public must prevent touching ill or dead wild birds and we would motivate visitors to seaside locations to keep their dogs on a lead.”