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Message: <blockquote data-quote="June Atkinson" data-source="post: 2366451" data-attributes="member: 1606">In 2004, having just been on holiday in France where we saw both red and black kites, we travelled to Stokenchurch and it was here, on the main street that I stood and gazed in awe and wonder................  forty red kites were circling above our heads.Speaking to a local person, we gathered that the kites do get fed by the locals, especially on Sundays!   Of course, since then the Chilterns Kite group has issued guidelines about feeding the kites.Here in the north, we know local folk do put out food but we, as Friends of Red Kites, would not have a feeding station like the one in mid-Wales.  Our habitat is fine for the kites.Have a look at our website - there is a lot of info which might help you.<a href="http://www.friendsofredkites.org.uk" target="_blank">www.friendsofredkites.org.uk</a>Have a great time and post some pics if you take any.JunePress & Publicity</blockquote>