Description
Chief habitats in Elan Valley and Gigrin Kites are: streams and open water, frequented by grebes, Оляпка and Горная трясогузка. The ancient sessile oak woodland is home to Обыкновенная горихвостка, Мухоловка-пеструшка, Пеночка-трещотка, Обыкновенная пищуха, Перепелятник and open moorland containing Болотная сова, Дербник, Большой кроншнеп, Золотистая ржанка, Чернозобик, Белая куропатка, Каменка, Полевой жаворонок, Черноголовый чекан Полевой лунь and Ворон.
Details
Access
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.

