Red Kite Feeding Centre

Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog


A multitude of majestic birds of prey swoop in daily for their afternoon meal of manky meat scraps at this remote feeding centre. You're likely to see upwards of 50 red kites, alongside buzzards and ravens, all from a hide mere metres from the meat-munching action.


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