Gigrin Farm, Rhayader, Powys,
Mid Wales
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Gigrin
Farm is a working upland sheep farm in mid Wales
it is set in approx 200 acres rising from 700 to
1200ft about sea level. The views over the Wye and
Elan valleys are spectacular. Gigrin Farm provides
a feeding station for the wild Red Kite population.
For anyone wishing to photograph this spectacular
Bird of Prey in the wild then this location is a
must, at 3pm (2pm in the winter) a trailer full
of prime beef is put out for the kites - what happens
next has to be seen to believed.
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The sky is full of Red Kites all coming into feed,
the photographic opportunities are amazing. In
addition to the Kites - buzzards, heron, crows
and a number of other birds all attempt to share
in the feast.
The Centre opened in the winter of 1992/93 when
6 birds were visiting the farm, by 2006 over 400
birds where coming in for food in the winter.
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The centre has a number of hides including a purpose
built photography hide and a tower hide (you need
to book these as places are limited).
A lot of people leave soon after the feed has
taken place - however don't be in a hurry to rush
off - the Kites continue to come for sometime
after you think it's all over and there are some
great opportunities missed by rushing off too
soon.
Gigrin is definitely on my list of return visits.
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www.gigrin.co.uk
Gigrin Farm,
South Street,
Rhayader,
Powys,
LD6 5BL
Tel
01597 810 243
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