What to see around Russells water
Red Kites
The ‘Red Kites in the Chilterns’ Project was launched in October
2000 and is a partnership between the Chilterns Conservation Board,
English Nature and Bucks County Council. The Project was set up to
raise public awareness of red kites and the wildlife and landscape
of the Chilterns AONB.
In the wild, red kites feed on the whole carcasses of dead animals. They gain essential nutrients from all parts of the carcase. If they feed on purely lean or processed meat, they might end up with vitamin or mineral deficiencies. Artificial feeding may also prevent the kite population from spreading to new areas. For these reasons, feeding of red kites is not encouraged in the Chilterns. Red Kites in the Chilterns