Yorkshire Red Kites

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Yorkshire Red Kites

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Londesborough Snowdrop Sundays

12th 19th & 26th February 2012

Going out looking for the majestic Red Kites in East Yorkshire?

Why not visit the picturesque village of Londesborough and enjoy the beautiful snowdrops whilst strolling round part of Londesborough Estate private grounds, only open for the Snowdrop Sundays.

Open 11am to 5pm with all donations going to the church

Refreshments available in the village Reading Room

Book sale and static displays in the church by local groups, and Yorkshire Red Kites.

 

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"When the kyte builds, look to lesser linen"
From Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale

"Ah, could I see a spinney nigh,
A paddock riding in the sky,
Above the oaks, in easy sail,
On stilly wings and forked tail."
Paddock is an old English name for the Red Kite
By John Clare (c1820)

 

Seen a Red Kite?

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If there's a Red Kite new to your area of Yorkshire then CLICK HERE and please let us know.

Reports of Red Kite sightings received from the general public are always welcome. They help us keep track of the expanding population, and a number of new breeding pairs having been located through such records.

Got a good photo?

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If you've got a good/unusual photograph that you've taken of a Red Kite and would like to have it considered for display in our Gallery then please CLICK HERE and upload it to us,