Red Kites at Gigrin

[SKM]

Just back from a week in Wales, the main purpose being to visit Gigrin Farm to see the red kites feeding and what an awesome sight with up to 100 of these birds plus a few buzzards circling at any one time well within shooting distance. Here are a few I have processed so far

Stan

[djackso]

Oh, fantastic shots - what a beautiful sight. Thanks for posting these.

[galanthus]

Lovely pics, it's a fab place isn't it !! One of my fave outings Did you see the old heron perched at top of the tree on the right lol ?

[SKM]

thanks for looking guys

Did you see the old heron perched at top of the tree on the right lol ?

must have missed that

it's a fab place isn't it

We had heard a lot about it but until you actually visit you dont realise how brilliant it is. It is a shame I dont live nearer - but we have already booked a holiday to go back again next year

Stan

[Rob_D]

Great shots Stan,

Originally Posted by SKM

within shooting distance.

I'm glad you mean with the camera! Still lots of idiots out there who will take a potshot at any Raptor.

[rlchew]

I have been to Gigrin Farm twice and witnessed the amazing Red Kite spectacle.

Unfortunately I have never got close to the excellent photos taken by Stan .... well done!

Richard

[SKM]

Hi Richard

thanks very much.

Up until a few weeks ago I had never attempted birds in flight apart from the odd gull over the local lakes. Knowing we were going to Gigrin, we joined the Hawk Conservancy Trust in Andover and have been there a number of times to practice during their flying displays and hopefully it has paid off. Mind you at Gigrin we shot over 1500 images between us and quite a number ended up in the bin.

I think though, Gigrin is such a fantastic spectacle, even without the shots it is well worth going just to watch and as I said earlier we are going back next year

Stan

[colincurry]

Lovely pictures, Richard. Brought back happy memories of my trip there last year. I have two of my pics on the wall above the PC.

Regards

Colin

[rlchew]

Originally Posted by colincurry

Lovely pictures, Richard.

Er? .... they were not my pictures Colin .... I wish they were!

I will transfer the praise to Stan as he deserves it .

Richard (not often called Stan )

[sleipnerofasgard]

Nice one Stan,i hope i have as much luck next week when i am spending a week down near rhyader,did you just go to the farm or did you get to anywhere else?as i'm looking for a few ideas.Where did you take the pics from? was it in one of the tower hides? and what camera were you using? sorry for the inquisition but if you don't ask ETC ETC

[Ollie]

Some cracking shots there Stan.
You certainly made the most of the opportunity. Well done
Roger

[demicav]

Fantastic shots, sounds like a place worthy of a visit.

[SKM]

Hi guys

thanks very much for your further comments

sleipnerofasgard - I have sent you a PM with some info you might find useful

Regards

Stan

[Dae]

Fantastic images, you just have to be pleased with them. I plan on making an effort to see these guys before the summer is out, since I live in wales and am only 1.5 hrs away from it.

[SKM]

Hi Jen

thanks very much

I live in wales and am only 1.5 hrs away from it

if I lived that close I would be back there like a shot

Stan

[deer boy]

Stunning shots there Stan

we joined the Hawk Conservancy Trust in Andover and have been there a number of times to practice during their flying displays and hopefully it has paid off.

I think it's safe to say it has

[SKM]

Hi Deer Boy

Stunning shots there Stan

thanks

think it's safe to say it has

and thanks again

Stan