Red Kites in the Brecon Beacons- A success story. 35 years ago I saw my 1st Red Kite they were on the brink at that time and about only 25 pairs were in a stronghold in the Brecon Beacons. Over the years their numbers have increased and their range increased. It has now been successfully re-introduced to England and Scotland. It is estimated that there are now 4600 pairs in the UK, While we were on our recent campervan trip to Mid-Wales we visited a Red Kite feeding station at Gigrin Farm near Rhayader.
The farm became an official Kite Feeding Station in the winter of 1992/93 following a request from the RSPB. Today it welcomes many visitors for a daily feeding session where up to 600 birds come to feed.
Continued Reflections from my World. 
Stunning!
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Your photos are always so good Andy. I find it hard to catch birds in flight.
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Thanks Peggy. Digital really helps as I took so many pictures – many misses many out of focus and many just tails !
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I love to see red kites flying, but have never seen them this close.
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Elegant gliders…
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There are some beauties gliding around in the skies – I’ve never seen one before.
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