mwncidur 0 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 There is a Black Kite currently feeding at Gigrin Kite feeding station on the outskirts of Rhayader. I managed to get a few photos of this stunning bird. It is a juvenile so does not have the pronounced forked tail yet. I am over the moon that i was able to see it as well as photograph it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atuddy 179 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 great pic what a bird Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SNAP SHOT 194 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 nice shots.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OldTrapCollector 377 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Nice photos - I can't ever remember seeing one of those in the wild. I might have to go and see it for myself OTC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mwncidur 0 Posted January 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Thanks for the relies folks Black Kites are often seen in spain and throughout asia. They normally winter to the south of the sahara apparently. Guess this one got lost When I was there on sunday, there must have been between 300 and 400 kites feeding. It is an amazing spectacle, they are fed about 20ft in front of the hides that you sit in. Well wrth a visit and an even bigger bonus if the black kite is still hanging around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SEAN3513 7 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 excellent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CO CHISE 329 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 CRACKING PICS, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hannah4181 260 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Fantastic photos . . .nice to see something a bit different. The place you mention sounds like a photographers dream! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlefish 578 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 So is that like a nature reserve where you see the birds? Do they put out food for them? If so, what do they feed them and do they eat off the ground? Sounds a wonderful thing to see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squirrel_Basher 17,100 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Not been there but guess they fire chopped up day olds in the air with a catipult . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Top pic...can you please give more details as to location and prices etc...cheers JD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dawn B 212 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Great shot!! I visited Gigrin last year, they must be chuffed to have a black feeding there, hope they get more. Thanks for posting the pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coyotehunter 689 Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Great captures , what gear did you use ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tis TM 8 Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Awsome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skellyb 8 Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 Great pics. Didn't know about Gilgrin, but just googled it and I was very close to it last week when picking up a new pup. Nevermind, got a caravan just a few miles away and will visit later in the year. Gilgrin have a site with info at http://www.gigrin.co.uk. Admission to the farm: Adults £4.00, O.A.P £3.00, Children £1.50 (4yrs and under Free) and bonus, dogs are allowed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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