Many kites appear to miss their target by a wide margin but are actually intent on flushing meat laden crows into the air from where they can be mugged by the very best in the business!

There appears to be a "pecking order" as the older kites are frequently the first to come in, while other red kites will arrive in growing groups as the afternoon unfolds. I go to the hides to film at 4pm in summer as there are both larger numbers and more species coming in and the flight of the kites are more leasurly.. However, this is not the case in the winter months when its every kite for themeselves!

We now have five large hides, (3 are shown here), for the viewing of the kite feeding spectacle. Three are suitable for disabled access. Facing east and, being just metres from where the kites sweep down, the hides give excellent opportunities for photography. Specialised photography/filming hides are also now available.

The meat being fed is beef, all fit for human consumption. Great care has been taken to secure a consistent supply of fresh meat - upwards of 1/4 tonne a week!