Kittiwake - chick begging for food from an adult on the nest - South Downs - East Sussex Coast - UK
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Kittiwake - chick begging for food from an adult on the nest - South Downs - East Sussex Coast - UK
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Kittiwake - chick begging for food from an adult on the nest
South Downs - East Sussex Coast - UK
Rissa tridactyla
Karl Terblanche
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Beak Open Begging Calling Cliff Cliffs Kittiwake Kittiwakes Parenting Adult And Young At Nest Chicks Mother And Young Sea Birds
Feathered Family Fun - A Lesson in Begging 101!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this adorable snapshot captured by Karl Andre Terblanche, we witness a heartwarming moment of avian family dynamics. Perched high on the South Downs cliffs along the East Sussex Coast in the UK, a fluffy Kittiwake chick is caught red-beaked as it eagerly begs for food from its attentive adult companion. With beak wide open and mouth agape, this little bundle of feathers knows exactly how to get what it wants! The young one's persistent calling and begging are met with unwavering patience from its mother. It's a classic case of communication at its finest - an exchange that speaks volumes without any words. As these sea birds demonstrate their coastal parenting skills, they remind us that even in the animal kingdom, nurturing and care play vital roles. The cliffside nest serves as both shelter and classroom where lessons on survival are passed down through generations. So next time you find yourself feeling peckish or yearning for attention, take a cue from these charismatic kittiwakes! Open your metaphorical beak wide and let your desires be known. And remember to appreciate those who lovingly respond to your calls – just like this devoted momma bird does for her hungry chick!
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