Description
Chief habitats in Elan Valley and Gigrin Kites are: streams and open water, frequented by grebes, Vandstær and Bjergvipstjert. The ancient sessile oak woodland is home to Rødstjert, Broget fluesnapper, Skovsanger, Træløber, Spurvehøg and open moorland containing Mosehornugle, Dværgfalk, Storspove, Hjejle, Almindelig Ryle, Dalrype, Stenpikker, Sanglærke, Vestlig Sortstrubet Bynkefugl Blå Kærhøg and Ravn.
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.

