As the summer holidays get underway, Forvie Nature Reserve near Newburgh is expecting thousands of visitors.
But the increased footfall brings challenges when it comes to protecting its delicate landscape.
Local rangers have issued a plea for people to obey the rules and stay away from nesting birds.
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