A leaflet entitled 'Where to watch birds on the Elan Estate' is available from the Visitor Centre (priced 30p) and gives the grid references of the best birdwatching areas, together with a checklist for the Estate.

There is a board at the Information Desk of the Visitor Centre which lists recent sightings.

The Ranger Service runs birdwatching safaris on Sunday mornings from 18th April until 27th June 2010 - places can be booked at the Information Desk (01597 810898) or see our events page for more details. 

Please put any bird records through the letter box of the Rangers' office, leaving your name and telephone number.

Other places nearby for birdwatching

RSPB Carngafallt Nature Reserve is accessed from the eastern end of Elan Village and is an area of upland woodland and heathland with public rights of way through it. Telephone (02920) 353000 or visit www.rspb.org.uk/wales.
We sometimes have leaflets about it at the Visitor Centre.

Gigrin Farm Trail and Red Kite Centre - red kite feeding all year round, 2pm in winter, 3pm in summer. Three of the hides are wheelchair accessible. Telephone (01597) 810243 or visit www.gigrin.co.uk

Gilfach Nature Reserve is owned by Radnorshire Wildlife Trust, and is situated on the A470 between Rhayader and Llangurig, approximately 2 miles from Rhayader. There are waymarked trails, a historic longhouse, car parking and toilets with disabled facilities. Telephone (01597) 870301, (01597) 823298 or visit www.rwtwales.org for more information.