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Message: <blockquote data-quote="joannec" data-source="post: 1265125" data-attributes="member: 30076">Part IV....... it isn't Mull......but it's still Scotland.  On the way home we stopped off to visit the red kite feeding station in Laurieston, Dumfries and Galloway.  I've never seen so many; about 40 individules.  For those who don't know it's a follow on from the red kite re-introduction programme.  Red kites were nearly wiped out in Britain  and the re-introduction has been a real success.  At Laurieston they are fed at 2:00 everyday at an RSPB sponsored site.  They are not dependent on the food but as scavengers they are not averse to participating in what is partly an iniative to raise awareness.  We spent a couple of hours there and I would recommend it to anyone in the area; a great opportunity to watch these birds which are to me are one of the most beautiful raptors.A few pictures which are not too good.  My camera (and me) are not good at birds in flight.</blockquote>