Police in Easter Ross are appealing for information following a suspected incident of hare coursing.
At around 2.30pm on Sunday a group of men with dogs were seen acting in a suspicious manner on land at Cadboll, near the village of Fearn.
A police spokesman said: “Hare coursing is the illegal pursuit of hares by dogs, resulting in a terrifying death for the animal.
“As part on ongoing inquiries into the incident officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the Fearn area to make contact via 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Appeal for information after suspected hare coursing in Easter Ross