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I was lucky enough to spend a pleasant evening in the company of BBC Wales and Springwatch presenter Iolo Williams last week. Iolo Williams worked for the RSPB from 1985 until 1998 as the Species Officer for Wales, his main duties monitoring endangered species such as Red Kite , Black Grouse and Chough...

One of the wild Red Kites that come to feed at Gigrin Farm.

One of the stunning Red Kites circling above Gigrin Farm

Red Kite seen at the RSPB reserve Nant yr Arian, Wales. Feeding time every day brings a wonderful show of these magnificent birds.

This photo of a fantastic Red Kite was taken on a recent trip to Wales where they are currently striving and becoming and ever more common site across the UK. I managed to get on the wing of one of these 5 feet 7 inch wing spanned bird of prey, which created this photo. Amazing experience.

Hi Tomatoman, great name! Great to hear that you get to see red kites regularly, they swing by this way from time to time, not often enough for my liking though but hopefully as they return to their rightful range across the UK they will be more of a permanent fixture! Well worth reporting your sightings...

Red Kites are now a common sight in the skies of the Thames Valley. This one was taken on the 7th Feb 2011 above my garden just east of Reading, Berks A bird of grace and beauty.

Taken at Warburg Nature Reserve on 28th May 2010

Taken near Codicote in Herts

This was taken in Reading just outside my back door.