Famous Loch Doon bird of prey lays first egg of 2026

The first egg of the season. <i>(Image: Ayrshire360)</i>
The first egg of the season. (Image: Ayrshire360)
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LOCH Doon's famous ospreys have welcomed their first egg of the season.

Birds of prey Frankie and Angie have been nesting at Loch Doon since 2012, successfully rearing numerous chicks over the years.

Angie has now laid her first egg of 2026, marking a wonderful start to the breeding season.

She returned to her annual spot late last month, with Frankie following soon after.

With live stream coverage available 24 hours a day, viewers can now observe the birds’ daily activity, including any more eggs on the way.

Ayrshire 360, formerly known as East Ayrshire Leisure, is planning a programme of events at Loch Doon to highlight the area’s rich natural heritage and its long‑standing connection with these remarkable birds.

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