Police probe as four geese killed by banned pesticide

Four dead geese found on an estate in Inverness- shire died from consuming a banned pesticide, police have.

Police Scotland said enquiries were “ongoing” following the deaths of the four geese, which were reported to the Police by concerned estate workers who had found the birds on their land near Kingussie in late April.

The fact that they died as a result of ingesting a banned pesticide was revealed following post- mortems. Officers have carried out searches in the area, around Loch Gynack near Kingussie.

A police spokesman warned walkers, dog walkers, and anyone else using the area recreationally “to be aware and to consider their safety - or that of their pet”.

I n s p e c t o r Vi n c e To u g h , Highlands and Islands Wildlife Crime Coordinator, said: ‘ We do not wish a member of the public, a dog or any other animal to become unwell where it can be avoided’.

“Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident. In the meantime I would urge anyone who walks their dogs in the area to be aware as a precaution.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland.