We've now had some of the red kite chicks for six weeks, so we're getting ready to let them go. They've all pretty much finished growing and although they weigh the same as when they arrived, their wingspans' are an impressive 5ft! All of the kites are spending their days sunning themselves and making practice flights around the cages. They get very excited when one of last year's released birds flies over and they start to calling to eachother.
Now their tails are finishing growing the radio transmitters can be attached and they are ready for the off. One thing's for sure it won't be long before they are joining the other wild Aberdeen red kites!