Bird of prey's first 2026 chick hatches at Loch Doon

The good news was captured on Ayrshire 360's live feed. <i>(Image: Ayrshire 360)</i>
The good news was captured on Ayrshire 360's live feed. (Image: Ayrshire 360)
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LOCH Doon's famous birds of prey have welcomed their first chick of the new season.

Annual residents to the spot, ospreys Frankie and Angel, saw their newest addition hatch on Friday, May 22.

The famous birds have returned to Loch Doon every since 2012, successfully breeding dozens of chicks over the years.

Angie laid her first egg in the middle of April, and the little one has now made an appearance in the nest.

The moment was captured on the Ayrshire 360 live feed of the birds, which is available to view online.

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