Contaminated birds found on Dorset coastline

MEMBERS of the public are being warned about handling distressed birds on the south coast, including Dorset.

Angela Thomas of Chesil Bank and the Fleet nature reserve holds a rescued guillemot (Photo: Marc Smith Dorset Wildlife Trust)
Dead birds at Portland, Dorset (Photo: Marc Smith Dorset Wildlife Trust)
Rescued guillemot (Photo: Marc Smith Dorset Wildlife Trust)

During the past 24 hours, a number of live birds have washed up on beaches covered in an unknown substance.

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Staff from the RSPB, RSPCA and Dorset Wildlife Trust have been working to take the birds into care and clean them up ready to be released into the wild.

While the substance is being identified, agencies are urging people to avoid coming into contact with the birds and to keep pets away from the shoreline.

If anyone spots an affected bird or animal, they should report it to the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999.