Vandals have trashed a nature reserve in East Lothian which supports vulnerable birds in the Firth of Forth.
Bird hides at Levenhall Links bird reserve, near Musselburgh, have been damaged in a series of incidents over the past few months. Rubbish and smashed bottles have also been strewn around the area.
East Lothian Council says wildlife has been disturbed by the repeated vandalism incidents, and offensive graffiti has also been painted on information boards.
Police are investigating and officers will be patrolling the area over the weekend in order to find those responsible.
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A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Officers are appealing for witnesses to last week's damage to contact police on 101 or alternatively anonymously via Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 quoting incident number 1092 of April 23, 2019."
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