The local film production company behind Taylor Swift's Bethells Beach music video has apologised over concerns it disrupted nesting dotterel on the West Coast beach.
Cherokee Films released a statement last night saying it accepted responsibility for the situation.
"Taylor Swift and her management team were in no way at fault and did not do anything that violated permits or ordinances," the company said.
"Cherokee Films were filming at Bethells Beach on Monday 23rd November where a base camp was set up on private land which allowed for access to the beach. We had permission from the landowners and paid a fee for use of the land."
It said the film crew adhered to the dotterel protocol at all times, following guidelines provided about the bird's nesting sites.