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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Benjamin Parker

Tourists warned off visiting idyllic Scottish beach as disease kills hundreds of birds

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Beachgoers have been warned after a fresh wave of bird flu killed hundreds of animals at a popular tourist spot on coast of Scotland.

On Monday (10 July), the bodies of 330 seabirds were removed from Stonehaven beach, on the north-east coast, by Aberdeenshire Council workers, reports Aberdeen Live. Yesterday, another 100 were removed, as the disease continues to ravage the aviation population in the country.

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