A GROUP of kind-hearted volunteers were called into action on Irvine beach over the weekend.
Members of the town's Coastwatch group were alerted to reports of an injured gannet in the area on Sunday, May 25, afternoon.
Volunteers quickly sprung into action and found the gannet before contacting the Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Centre for assistance.
Andy Christie, from the centre, then headed to the scene and helped to contain the bird with the assistance of the Coastwatch team.
It has now been taken to Hessilhead where it will receive further treatment for its injuries.
A Coastwatch spokesperson said: "On Sunday afternoon volunteers were informed that a gannet was on the beach, and was not moving and possibly injured.
"Volunteers found the bird and contacted Hessilhead wildlife Rescue Centre for assistance.
"Andy arrived from the centre and with the help of volunteers contained the bird and it was then taken to Hessilhead for treatment.
"Thanks to Andy from Hessilhead wildlife Rescue Centre for his help."
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