Rissa Tridactyla 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:

Adult Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) in winter plumage in flight alongside the pelagic trawler Charisma, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK, October

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) in flight, juvenile. Bempton, Yorkshire, UK, August

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

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) flock feeding in from of the Monaco Glacier, Leifdefjord, Svalbard, Norway 2010

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

Arctic, Svalbard, Spitsbergen. A black-legged kittiwake takes off from calm water

Arctic, North of Svalbard. A black-legged kittiwake catches a fish that had been hiding under the ice

Arctic, North of Svalbard. Two black-legged kittiwakes squabble in the air

Iceland, Arnastapi, Kittiwake Rissa tridactyla. Adult on cliff nest with egg and two chicks visible

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) on nest on cliff, Kongsfjorden, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, June 2009

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) in flight over water, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Ireland, June 2009

Black legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) in flight over ice, Kungsfjord, Svalbard, Norway, June 2008

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

Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) on ice. Floe edge, Arctic Bay, Nunavut, Canada, April

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 - bird flying infornt of an iceberg at Monacobreen - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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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:

Northern Fulmar and, Black-legged Kittiwake fighting in water, Fulmarus glacialis, Rissa tridactyla

Rissa tridactyla, Black-legged Kittiwake calling in snow

Black-legged Kittiwake immature in flight, Rissa tridactyla

Black-legged Kittiwake on ice, Rissa tridactyla

Black-legged Kittiwake juvenile winterplumage perched in grass, Rissa tridactyla

Black-legged Kittiwake immature in flight with fish Netherlands, Rissa tridactyla

Black-legged Kittiwakes at breeding colony, Rissa tridactyla

Black-legged Kittiwake adult winterplumage in flight Netherlands, Rissa tridactyla

Black-legged Kittiwake juvenile in flight Netherlands, Rissa tridactyla

Juvenile Black-legged Kittiwake over wild surf, Rissa tridactyla

Black-legged Kittiwake adult flying, Rissa tridactyla

Black-legged Kittiwake perched on nest with young, Rissa tridactyla, The Netherlands

Black-legged Kittiwake perched in colony, Rissa tridactyla, Scotland

Juvenile Black-legged Kittiwake in flight, Rissa tridactyla, Netherlands

Black-legged Kittiwakes breeding on building, Rissa tridactyla, Norway

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

Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla), Finnmark, Norway

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The majestic Black-legged Kittiwake, scientifically known as Rissa tridactyla, is a captivating seabird that can be found in various locations around the world. One such place is Ekkeroy, Varanger, Norway, where these birds create their nests on the bird cliffs. Picture No. 11066377 captures the beauty of an adult Black-legged Kittiwake perched on its nest amidst this breathtaking landscape. During winter months, these incredible creatures transform into a sight to behold. With their winter plumage on full display, an adult Kittiwake gracefully soars through the sky alongside other pelagic species. The contrasting colors and patterns make for a mesmerizing spectacle. In Bempton, Yorkshire, UK during August, a juvenile Kittiwake takes flight for one of its first adventures beyond the safety of its nest. This young bird showcases its developing wingspan with pride as it explores its surroundings. Nature's wonders are not limited by weather conditions either. In Newcastle city center during a blizzard, a resilient Black-legged Kittiwake fearlessly glides through snow-filled skies above towering buildings. Its determination and adaptability are truly remarkable. Over at Great Saltee Island in County Wexford lies another picturesque scene: A Kittiwake gracefully flies over the vast expanse of sea surrounding the island. The tranquil waters provide an idyllic backdrop for this elegant avian creature. Heading further north to Arctic regions like Svalbard and Spitsbergen reveals even more fascinating behaviors of these birds. Here we witness a Black-legged Kittiwake taking off from calm water before embarking on its next hunting expedition or adventure across icy landscapes. In this harsh environment filled with hidden treasures beneath freezing waters lies another impressive feat – capturing prey. A skilled hunter indeed; our feathered friend successfully snatches up fish that had been cunningly hiding below North Svalbard's surface. However, life in the Arctic can also be competitive.