There were eleven deliberate killings by illegal poisoning of Red Kite in Scotland in 2007; although incidents appear to have decreased in the Dumfries and Galloway Red Kite project area.
He is probably best known for his efforts to preserve the Red Kite in Wales.
It is less clear where the first part of the village's name originates but it may refer to red kites, a bird of prey common in England until the 19th century.
Discussions about a new Red Kite feeding station to be opened in Autumn 2013 are underway.
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It has some welcome visitors from the wild bird community, the red kite, peregrine falcon, chough and stonechat are some of the species to be found in the locality.
One of the three British species of carnivorous sundew plants or Drosera can be found here, and it is a known breeding site for the rare Merlin and Red Kite birds.