Kittiwake Collection

Black-legged kittiwake -Rissa tridactyla- on nest, bird cliffs, Ekkeroy, Varanger, Norway

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Black-legged Kittiwake in flight above sea (and Humpback Whale). Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

Kittiwake with young on nest, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

North Yorkshire YO14 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Yorkshire YO14 9

Black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) in flight over Newcastle city centre in a blizzard. Newcastle, UK. March

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) flying over sea. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. June

A kittiwakes with chicks on a cliff in Mykines. Faroe Islands

Kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) flying over surf, Vardo, Norway March

Mitchell-Procter Kittiwake I G-ATXN (msn 01) at Redhill Aerodrome. Date: 1970

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Black-legged kittiwake, Rissa tridactyla, group nesting on steep cliffs in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Black-legged kittiwake, Rissa tridactyla, group nesting on steep cliffs in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Black-legged kittiwake, Rissa tridactyla, colony nests on cliffs along the coast in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, Hornsund, Burgerbukta. Black-legged kittiwake, Rissa tridactyla, flock rests on a ice floe in Hornsund, Burgerbukta, Spitsbergen

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen, Hornsund, Burgerbukta. Black-legged kittiwake, Rissa tridactyla, flock dive for food next to a massive glacier. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Black-legged kittiwake, Rissa tridactyla, colony nests on cliffs along the coast in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard, Edgeoya Island, Black-Legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) landing on ledge above sea bird nesting cliffs along Diskobukta Bay on summer day Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Honningsvag, North Cape, Gjesvaer. Stappen Island Nature Preserve (aka Gjesvaerstappan), protected bird & nature habitat. Blacklegged kittiwakes. Date: 01/12/2005

Kittiwake gull and young (b / w photo)
6021166 Kittiwake gull and young (b/w photo) by Kearton, Richard (1862-1928) & Cherry (1871-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kittiwake gull and young)

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Black-legged Kittiwake - nesting on a window frame - Svalbard, Norway Date: 05-09-2019

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Black-legged Kittiwake - nesting on a window frame - Svalbard, Norway Date: 05-09-2019

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Black-legged Kittiwake - nesting on a window frame - Svalbard, Norway Date: 05-09-2019

The Kittiwake (chromolitho)
3644037 The Kittiwake (chromolitho) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kittiwake)

Eggs: Kittiwake: Great Black Backed Gull: etc, illustration from British Birds
740865 Eggs:Kittiwake:Great Black Backed Gull:etc, illustration from British Birds by Kirkman & Jourdain, 1966 (colour litho) by Gronvold

Kittiwake flying into the blue
Yves Adams

Mitchell-Proctor Kittiwake I G-ATXN at Lasham in 1966 Date: 1966

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) on nest built on cliff, with long exposure of sea below in the background, Isle of Lunga, Treshnish Isles, Scotland, June

Kittiwake - Ris sa tridac tyla, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Kittiwake - Ris sa tridac tyla, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa Tridactyla) Nesting on Chalk Cliff, Kent, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa Tridactyla) Nesting on Chalk Cliff, South Foreland, Kent, 20th century. Coastal breeding seabirds capable of utilizing the very sheerest of vertical cliffs as breeding

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)

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Black-legged Kittiwake - adult bird on breeding cliff - Norway Date:

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Black-legged Kittiwake - adult bird in flight - Norway Date:

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Black-legged Kittiwake - adult bird on ice floe - Norway Date:

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Black-legged Kittiwake - adult bird on breeding cliff - Norway Date:

Black-legged Kittiwakes nesting in Nerwcastle city centre

Kittiwake Rookery, Shoup Bay State Marine Park, Prince William Sound, Southcentral Alaska, Summer

Close Up View Of Red-Legged Kittiwakes In Their Nest, Summer, St. Paul Island, Southwest Alaska

Black-Legged Kittiwake Standing On An Iceberg, Columbia Bay, Prince William Sound, Southcentral Alaska

Black-legged Kittiwake Risa tridactyla Fowlsheugh RSPB Reserve Scotland July

Kittiwake Risa tridactyla Shetland Scotland spring

Kittiwakes Risa tridactyla wheeling above cliff against stormy sky Hornoya Varanger Arctic Norway March (birds just returning to their breeding cliff)

Kittiwakes Risa tidactyla nesting on nest ledge on side of building in Vado

Kittiwake Risa tridactyla pair mating Inner Farne farne Islands Northumberland summer

Kittiwake Rissa tridactyla carrying nest material land Inner Farne farne Islands Northumberland summer

Kittiwake Rissa tridactyla Inner Farne farne Islands Northumberland summer

Black-legged Kittiwake Risa tridactyla Inner Farne Farne Islands Northumberland summer

Kittiwakes Risa tridactyla on Tyne Bridge Newcastle City Centre

Kittiwakes and Thrift on cliff top Fowlsheugh RSPB reserve Scotland May

Kittiwake Risa tridactyla moulting adult in non-breeding plumage September Merseyside

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The kittiwake, scientifically known as the Black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla), is a captivating seabird that can be found in various locations around the world. One such place is Ekkeroy in Varanger, Norway, where these birds make their nests on the bird cliffs. Picture No. 11066377 captures the beauty of a Kittiwake perched on its nest amidst this stunning natural backdrop. Another remarkable sight can be witnessed at Farne Islands in Northumberland, England, United Kingdom. Here they can seen nurturing their young on nests, creating an endearing scene of parental care and protection. Not only do Kittiwakes inhabit natural habitats but they have also made appearances in other contexts. The Mitchell-Procter Kittiwake I G-ATXN showcases how these birds have inspired human creations and captivated our imagination beyond their natural habitat. In North Yorkshire YO14 9 Map lies another connection to these magnificent creatures - perhaps a location where they are frequently spotted or studied by enthusiasts and researchers alike, and are not limited to serene environments; they also brave harsh conditions like blizzards over Newcastle city centre while soaring through the sky with grace and resilience. Their ability to adapt extends even further as depicted by their flight over the sea surrounding Great Saltee Island within Saltee Islands. This image highlights their affinity for coastal areas and emphasizes their role as true oceanic beings. One cannot help but marvel at nature's wonders when observing Kittiwakes nesting alongside chicks on cliffs in Mykines within Faroe Islands. These scenes evoke feelings of awe and remind us of the delicate balance between life and survival that exists within ecosystems worldwide.