Round 500 useless birds have been cleared off South Ayrshire seashores amid an avian flu disaster.
Council chiefs have confirmed the grim quantity after per week of coping with stories of deceased birds within the native authority's key magnificence spots.
Waste crews carrying protecting clothes have been out at Ayr, Prestwick, Troon and Barassie seashores finishing up a transparent up of carcasses.
Indicators had been positioned throughout the foremost solar spots forward of a record-breaking heatwave in Scotland which noticed 1000's of holiday makers head to the coast.
Members of the general public have been warned to not go close to any wild or sick birds.
A council spokesperson stated: "Round 500 deceased birds have been faraway from seashores in South Ayrshire.
"A small variety of stories have been obtained this week relating to deceased birds, which have been uplifted by our waste administration staff."
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It comes after a canine walker instructed of a horror scene on Maidens seashore final week with 62 birds discovered to be deceased whereas sick birds had been seen 'gasping for air'.
And a involved Troon resident noticed seven useless birds throughout a night stroll final week.
What South Ayrshire Council advise members of the general public to do:
• Don't contact any useless or sick birds
• Maintain youngsters away from useless or sick birds
• Maintain canines and different animals away from useless or sick birds
• Keep away from feeding wild birds, as this causes them to congregate and will encourage the unfold of the illness
• Don't contact wild chicken feathers or surfaces contaminated with wild chicken droppings
• When you are available contact with wild birds, wash your arms and clear and disinfect your footwear
• Please report any sightings of useless birds to South Ayrshire's waste administration staff on 0300 123 0900
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