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Witness the majestic beauty of the Red Kite as it soars through the skies of Powys, Wales

Background imageKites Collection: Black kite (Milvus migrans) in flight hunting passerines, Luz Saint Sauveur, Haute-Pyrenees

Black kite (Milvus migrans) in flight hunting passerines, Luz Saint Sauveur, Haute-Pyrenees, France, Europe

Background imageKites Collection: Red Kite (Milvus milvus) three adults, feeding on ground, Northern Spain, November

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) three adults, feeding on ground, Northern Spain, November

Background imageKites Collection: Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, with European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) carrion

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, with European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) carrion, standing in grass field, July (captive)

Background imageKites Collection: Months of the Year - March

Months of the Year - March
Kites. From a postcard published by Wrench Date: 1903

Background imageKites Collection: BELLs KITE - 1

BELLs KITE - 1
The inventor Alexander Graham Bell, with a small model of his tetrahedral kite design. Date: 1903 - 4

Background imageKites Collection: Square-tailed Kite - in flight - Ti Tree, Northern Territory, Australia

Square-tailed Kite - in flight - Ti Tree, Northern Territory, Australia
DH-4770 Square-tailed Kite - in flight Ti Tree, Northern Territory, Australia Lophoictinia isura Don Hadden contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageKites Collection: Square-tailed Kite - in flight - near Ti Tree, Northern Territory, Australia

Square-tailed Kite - in flight - near Ti Tree, Northern Territory, Australia
DH-4771 Square-tailed Kite - in flight near Ti Tree, Northern Territory, Australia Lophoictinia isura Don Hadden contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageKites Collection: White-tailed Kite / Black-shouldered Kite - in flight - August - Connecticut - USA

White-tailed Kite / Black-shouldered Kite - in flight - August - Connecticut - USA
JZ-4086 White-tailed Kite / Black-shouldered Kite - in flight August - Connecticut - USA Elanus leucurus Jim Zipp contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageKites Collection: Snail Kite - male in flight with Apple Snail, Lake Kissimmee, Florida

Snail Kite - male in flight with Apple Snail, Lake Kissimmee, Florida
JZ-1708 Snail KITE - male, flying, with apple snail Lake Kissimmee, Florida. USA Rostrhamus sociabilis Jim Zipp contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageKites Collection: Snail Kite - male in flight with branch for nest, Lake Kissimmee, Florida, USA

Snail Kite - male in flight with branch for nest, Lake Kissimmee, Florida, USA
JZ-1715 Snail KITE - male in flight with branch for nest Lake Kissimmee, Florida. USA Rostrhamus sociabilis Jim Zipp contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageKites Collection: Whistling Kite JPF 12492 Juvenile perched on branch - Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory

Whistling Kite JPF 12492 Juvenile perched on branch - Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory
JPF-12492 Whistling KITE - juvenile perched on branch Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia Milvus sphenurus Jean Paul Ferrero contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Background imageKites Collection: Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, leucistic plumage, standing on grass, Gigrin Farm, Powys, Wales

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, leucistic plumage, standing on grass, Gigrin Farm, Powys, Wales, march

Background imageKites Collection: Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult and juvenile, in flight, juvenile carrying meat being chased by

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult and juvenile, in flight, juvenile carrying meat being chased by adult above feeding station, Gigrin Farm, Powys, Wales, march

Background imageKites Collection: Red Kite (Milvus milvus) juvenile, with wing tags, with Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo)

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) juvenile, with wing tags, with Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) on ground at feeding station, Gigrin Farm, Powys, Wales, march

Background imageKites Collection: Red Kite (Milvus milvus) four adults, in flight, three kites attempting to catch meat forced

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) four adults, in flight, three kites attempting to catch meat forced from and dropped by other kite above feeding station, Gigrin Farm, Powys, Wales, march

Background imageKites Collection: Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, standing on ground at feeding station, Gigrin Farm, Powys, Wales

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, standing on ground at feeding station, Gigrin Farm, Powys, Wales, march

Background imageKites Collection: Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, with wing tags, standing on ground at feeding station

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, with wing tags, standing on ground at feeding station, Gigrin Farm, Powys, Wales, march

Background imageKites Collection: Distant view of Akiba of Enshu: kites of Fukuroi

Distant view of Akiba of Enshu: kites of Fukuroi. People flying kites with open fields and mountains in the distance. Date 1859

Background imageKites Collection: Brahminy Kite

Brahminy Kite
A Brahminy Kite. Date: 1960s

Background imageKites Collection: Flying Kites 1970S

Flying Kites 1970S
Four boys engrossed in the various roles involved in flying kites. Date: 1970s

Background imageKites Collection: Paris Kite Flying

Paris Kite Flying

Background imageKites Collection: Children with their kites, Horley, Surrey

Children with their kites, Horley, Surrey
Children run down the street to launch their kites, in Horley, Surrey. Date: circa 1970s

Background imageKites Collection: Red Kites information board at reintroduction site, Aston Rowant N. N. R

Red Kites information board at reintroduction site, Aston Rowant N. N. R. Chilterns, Oxfordshire, England, october
Red Kites information board at reintroduction site, Aston Rowant N.N.R. Chilterns, Oxfordshire, England, october

Background imageKites Collection: Kite birdscarer on pole, in cultivated arable field, Bacton, Suffolk, England, february

Kite birdscarer on pole, in cultivated arable field, Bacton, Suffolk, England, february

Background imageKites Collection: Couple flying kite, Pitstone Hill, Chiltern Hills, Hertfordshire, England, september

Couple flying kite, Pitstone Hill, Chiltern Hills, Hertfordshire, England, september

Background imageKites Collection: Whistling Kite (Haliastur sphenurus) immature, in flight, Kakadu, Northern Territory, Australia

Whistling Kite (Haliastur sphenurus) immature, in flight, Kakadu, Northern Territory, Australia, september

Background imageKites Collection: Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, close-up of head, Powys, Wales (captive)

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, close-up of head, Powys, Wales (captive)

Background imageKites Collection: Yellow-billed Kite (Milvus aegyptius) adult, in flight, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Yellow-billed Kite (Milvus aegyptius) adult, in flight, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Background imageKites Collection: Snail Kite (Rostrahamus sociabilis sociabilis) adult male, with Red Freshwater Crab

Snail Kite (Rostrahamus sociabilis sociabilis) adult male, with Red Freshwater Crab (Dilocarcinus pagei) prey in beak, perched on branch, Campo Jofre, Mato Grosso, Brazil, august

Background imageKites Collection: Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus) adult, in flight, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India

Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus) adult, in flight, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India

Background imageKites Collection: Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, standing in grass, Gigrin Farm, Powys, Wales

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, standing in grass, Gigrin Farm, Powys, Wales

Background imageKites Collection: Australian Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus axillaris) adult, in flight, Queensland, Australia

Australian Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus axillaris) adult, in flight, Queensland, Australia

Background imageKites Collection: Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, perched on branch in tree, Oxfordshire, England, june

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, perched on branch in tree, Oxfordshire, England, june

Background imageKites Collection: Red Kite (Milvus milvus) dead adult, roadkill casualty on roadside after collison with passing

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) dead adult, roadkill casualty on roadside after collison with passing car, Oxfordshire, England, june

Background imageKites Collection: Red Kite (Milvus milvus) two adults, perched on branches in tree, Oxfordshire, England, june

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) two adults, perched on branches in tree, Oxfordshire, England, june

Background imageKites Collection: Red Kite (Milvus milvus) flock, in flight over feeding station in snow, Gigrin Farm, Powys, Wales

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) flock, in flight over feeding station in snow, Gigrin Farm, Powys, Wales, january

Background imageKites Collection: Red Kite (Milvus milvus) two chicks, sitting in nest, june (captive)

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) two chicks, sitting in nest, june (captive)

Background imageKites Collection: Snail Kite (Rostrahamus sociabilis) adult male, feeding on water snail, perched on branch

Snail Kite (Rostrahamus sociabilis) adult male, feeding on water snail, perched on branch, Yasuni N. P. Amazon, Ecuador
Snail Kite (Rostrahamus sociabilis) adult male, feeding on water snail, perched on branch, Yasuni N.P. Amazon, Ecuador

Background imageKites Collection: Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, in flight, diving over hillside, Oxfordshire, England, march

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, in flight, diving over hillside, Oxfordshire, England, march

Background imageKites Collection: Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, in flight, Wales, march

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, in flight, Wales, march

Background imageKites Collection: Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, in flight, diving, Oxfordshire, England, march

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, in flight, diving, Oxfordshire, England, march

Background imageKites Collection: Black Kite (Milvus migrans) Nest with three eggs

Black Kite (Milvus migrans) Nest with three eggs

Background imageKites Collection: Black Kite (Milvus migrans) adult, standing on rock, Extremadura, Spain, may

Black Kite (Milvus migrans) adult, standing on rock, Extremadura, Spain, may



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Witness the majestic beauty of the Red Kite as it soars through the skies of Powys, Wales. In this breathtaking image, an adult Red Kite gracefully glides above the picturesque landscape. Known for its distinctive reddish-brown plumage and impressive wingspan, this magnificent bird captivates all who encounter it. At Gigrin Farm in Rhayader, Powys, a remarkable sight awaits nature enthusiasts. This RSPB site attracts up to 300 Red Kites daily with their feeding rituals. As these elegant creatures take flight against a backdrop of rolling hills and lush greenery, one can't help but marvel at their sheer numbers and synchronized movements. Even amidst snow-covered terrain in February, the resilient Red Kite continues to dominate the skies of Wales. Against this wintry backdrop, its vibrant feathers stand out vividly as it navigates effortlessly through icy winds. Protected and thriving in the UK's conservation efforts, these captivating birds are predominantly found in Wales while also inhabiting western Europe and extreme northern Africa. Their preferred habitat includes open wooded lands where they establish nest territories during April. Not limited to Welsh borders alone, Lower Saxony in Germany is another destination where you can witness these awe-inspiring aerial displays by Red Kites. Soaring high above their nesting grounds during springtime evokes a sense of wonderment at nature's wonders. Whether observed at Gigrin Farm or other RSPB sites across Wales like Rhayader Powys or even within UK territory itself - each sighting offers a unique glimpse into their world. Some individuals sport wing tags that aid researchers' efforts to monitor population growth and migration patterns. Throughout different seasons such as November when autumn colors paint the landscape or any time throughout the year - witnessing a Red Kite mid-flight is an experience that leaves onlookers spellbound by its gracefulness and power combined. So next time you find yourself gazing towards the heavens, keep an eye out for these magnificent creatures.