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A further 67 sea birds thought to have died or be dying from avian influenza have been found washed up on Manx beaches.

Last week a “significant number” of dead birds, predominately guillemots, were also found on the shore in the south and west of the Isle of Man.

Samples from the latest finds have been taken by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture for testing.

Test results onsamples taken from birds last weekare not yet confirmed.

A spokesman for Manx Wild Bird Aid said 40 “dead or dying” sea birds had been found in Port Erin, with a further 27 discovered on Fenella Beach in Peel.

The charity, which cares for sick and injured wild birds, has urged people not to take them to any of its rehabilitation…