A local falconer has put his prize bird under lock and key after thieves tried to steal him.
Douglas Hendry, Ranger at Kelburn Country Centre, has put extra security in place after a bold night-time bid to steal Harris Hawk Alfie.
Read the full story about how Alfie escaped the clutches of a thief in this week's Largs and Millport News.
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