A trio of unusual feathered guests paid an unwanted visit to Hawkhill Community Centre last week.

Three Polish cockerels were found mingling with the chickens in their coop in the grounds of the centre in Alloa.

Animal welfare charity, the Scottish SPCA, was called and officers transferred the birds to their Edinburgh and Lothians Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Balerno.

It is unclear whether the cockerels – nicknamed Leroy, Leon and Lennox by staff – were abandoned or flew in for a visit.

Animal Rescue Officer Lindsay Kerr said, “Leroy, Leon and Lennox are Polish cockerels and rather unusual looking. They are quite young birds and despite being slightly lean, are all generally in good condition.

“They were found inside a chicken coop which is kept outside the community centre and already has several chickens residing there.

“At this point we can’t be sure if the birds were deliberately abandoned. It’s possible they have escaped from home and someone found them and put them there, so we are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.

“If it turns out the cockerels have been abandoned, we’ll find them suitable new homes.” Anyone with information should contact the Scottish SPCA animal helpline on 03000 999 999.