Red Kite Info & FAQ's (incl Buzzard & Black Kite)

border="0" ALT="Google">
WWW www.redkites.net

At a Glance - basic facts and figures about kitesMore...

The red kite disappeared from the skies in England and Scotland at the end of the nineteenth century.More...

The Red Kite Milvus milvus is a large graceful bird of prey.More...

The kite will adapt its diet according to local conditions - it is an opportunistic feeder and a scavenger - feeding mainly on carrion.More...

The breeding season - the nest and the chicks. The Red Kite will normally begin to breed during its second and sometimes third year.More...

The red kite is a gregarious bird, often seen in large groups in the Chilterns.More...

The common buzzard is often seen in areas where Red Kites are present.More...

The black kite is a close relative of the red kiteMore...

For further reading and information about the Red Kite and other birds of prey...More...