Beschrijving
Chief habitats in Elan Valley and Gigrin Kites are: streams and open water, frequented by grebes, Waterspreeuw and Grote Gele Kwikstaart. The ancient sessile oak woodland is home to Gekraagde Roodstaart, Bonte Vliegenvanger, Fluiter, Taigaboomkruiper, Sperwer and open moorland containing Velduil, Smelleken, Wulp, Goudplevier, Bonte Strandloper, Schots sneeuwhoen, Tapuit, Veldleeuwerik, Roodborsttapuit Blauwe Kiekendief and Raaf.
Details
Toegang
Kite feeding station south of Rhayader feeds daily each afternoon. It has a hide and parking. Reservoirs are west of Rhayader and have several car parks, wetland birds usually at top ends. For a circular drive to see 4 of the 5 reservoirs, keep turning right to follow Elan valley. Claerwen reservoir is a dead end for cars.

