A record-breaking number of pink-footed geese have visited Montrose Basin Wildlife Reserve, says leading nature conservation charity the Scottish Wildlife Trust.
Some 78,970 have been recorded there this month, beating the previous record of 65,060 set in 2010.
Reserve manager for the north-east Rab Potter said: “The number of pink-footed geese at Montrose Basin this year has taken all of us by surprise. Currently, pink-footed geese outnumber people in Montrose by almost seven to one.”
The sight of so many birds is pretty spectacular, but visitors are advised to act quickly if they want to view them.
“At the moment, there are pink-footed geese on Montrose Basin at all times of the day, which is a great opportunity for visitors, but it is very difficult to know how long they will stay in these numbers,” said Mr Potter.
The Scottish Wildlife Trust Montrose Basin Visitor Centre is open daily from 10.30am-5pm until the end of October. Contact www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
