Llanddeusant Red Kite Feeding Station was opened in the summer of 2002 by a local partnership with support from the Brecon Beacons National Park, the Welsh Red Kite Trust and various other notable wildlife organisations and individuals. The centre is designed to fit naturally into the landscape and to provide bird lovers the ideal opportunity to witness Red Kites, Buzzards and other birds feeding.
WELL BEHAVED DOGS WELCOME Visitors may sit in the specially built hide only feet away from diving birds and observe them competing naturally for the meat provided by the feeding centre at regular times throughout the year. Usually around 80+ birds may be seen gathering before the feed depending on the time of year as in the colder months there can be 100 plus , soaring high into the sky until they start diving onto their food. Visitors sit and stand in the specially built hide only feet away from diving birds and observe them competing naturally for the meat provided by the feeding centre at regular times throughout the year.
“We would rather people come to see the bird at feeding stations than go tramping through the countryside looking for their nests and eggs”
Tony Cross,
Welsh Kite Trust . PRICES:-
* Adults - £6.00
* OAP and Concession - £5.00
* Children under 16 - £3.00
PLEASE REMEMBER THE BIRDS ARE WILD, WE HAVE NO CONTROL ON HOW SOON THEY WILL DIVE IN FOR THE MEAT, AND AT CERTAIN TIMES OF THE YEAR YOU COULD BE IN THE HIDE FOR UP TO 2 HOURS . ONCE IN THE HIDE YOU MUST NOT TALK OR MOVE ABOUT E.T.C. ANY ONE MAKING A NOISE MUST LEAVE THE HIDE , NO REFUNDS ARE GIVEN . NO NEED TO BOOK:-
We do not sell tickets online as you do not usually have to book. The Red Kite Feeding Station is big enough to cope with most group sizes but if you are unsure please contact us. The hides are designed to accommodate disabled access if required. Q & A's:-
Q: Do I need to book? A: No not usually, unless it is a very big party and you are unsure in which case contact us beforehand. We welcome school groups etc. Q: When are you open? A:We are closed Mondays and Tuesdays EXCEPT BANK HOLIDAYS AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS .We are closed all January . Q When do you feed the kites? A: 2pm GMT and 3pm BST ( see British Summer Time web site for dates )
Q: Do you feed the Red Kites in bad weather? The hides will keep you dry in the wet. No heating though ! Q Do you have access for disabled persons? Ramps and wide access points in place for a limited number. Q: Can I photograph the Red Kites? A: Yes, don’t miss a glorious opportunity to capture the event, but please mention where you took the photo . Q: Are dogs allowed? A: YES - Due to previous incidents ONLY well behaved dogs are allowed in the feeding centre .
