Red kites flying high; Rare birds' project praised by Brown.(News) From: The Journal (Newcastle, England) | Date: August 22, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 MGN Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: By William Green Political Editor

NORTH-East minister Nick Brown has praised the reintroduction of red kite birds in the region as an "iconic" symbol of regeneration.

Mr Brown made his comments after visiting the successful Northern Kites project in the Derwent Valley with local MP David Anderson amid hopes the creatures could become a symbol for the region's wider transfor mation.

The red kite was killed off in England in the 19th Century ...

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