Best way to see Red Kites - Galloway Kite Trail

THE BEST WAY TO SEE KITES

The Galloway Kite Trail has been designed in order to provide a series of good opportunities to see red kites in the beautiful countryside of Galloway. In addition, there is a range of other wildlife and historical attractions to see around the trail, together with a selection of food and accommodation providers who offer good service and opportunities to find out more about red kites. In addition to having unique kite interpretation displays, like this one.

These locations will also have the most up-to-date information on where best to see kites at any particular time of the year. Although kites are resident in the area throughout the year, they can be more difficult to see during the breeding season (April- August), when adult birds are attending to nests and moulting. The Feeding Station at Bellymack Hill Farm, near Laurieston, is probably the most likely place to see the birds, but they are also very regularly seen at the RSPB's Ken-Dee Marshes reserve and around the trail's viewpoints on either side of Loch Ken.

All of the participating locations are identified on the trail leaflet and have a Galloway Kite Trail logo prominently displayed. Check with them for the latest news on the kites, and also take along your completed Wildlife Explorer sheet in order to obtain your Children's Kite Pack. We do hope you enjoy completing the trail; good viewing!

This information board is located in the Douglas Arms Hotel, King Street, Castle Douglas. A modernised 18th century coaching inn, a gateway to Galloway, and ideal for exploring the natural and historical attractions of the area. It boasts an extensive selection of malts and is open all year round.

Contact Telephone: 01556 502231

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