Black Legged Collection (#4)

The black-legged creature in Picture No. 11066377, as depicted in Curtis British Entomology Plate 461, is a fascinating specimen to behold

Black Legged Collection: Black-legged Kittiwake - in water. Varanger fjord - Norway

Black-legged Kittiwake - in water. Varanger fjord - Norway
WAT-12348 Black-legged Kittiwake - in water Varanger fjord - Norway Rissa tridactyla M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black Legged Collection: Black-legged Kittiwake - chick at nest next to egg. Varanger - Norway

Black-legged Kittiwake - chick at nest next to egg. Varanger - Norway
WAT-12347 Black-legged Kittiwake - chick at nest next to egg Varanger - Norway Rissa tridactyla M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Black Legged Collection: Black-legged Kittiwake - in flight. Varanger - Norway

Black-legged Kittiwake - in flight. Varanger - Norway
WAT-12339 Black-legged Kittiwake - in flight. Varanger - Norway Rissa tridactyla M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black Legged Collection: Black-legged Kittiwake - at nest. Varanger - Norway

Black-legged Kittiwake - at nest. Varanger - Norway
WAT-12337 Black-legged Kittiwake - at nest. Varanger - Norway Rissa tridactyla M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black Legged Collection: Black-legged Kittiwake - colony nesting on cliff edge. Varanger - Norway

Black-legged Kittiwake - colony nesting on cliff edge. Varanger - Norway
WAT-12336 Black-legged Kittiwake - colony nesting on cliff edge Varanger - Norway Rissa tridactyla M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The black-legged creature in Picture No. 11066377, as depicted in Curtis British Entomology Plate 461, is a fascinating specimen to behold. With its sleek and slender body, it captivates the viewer's attention effortlessly. In Pictures No. 12009524, No. 12009525, and No. 12009523, we witness the majestic presence of the Black-Legged Kittiwake standing proudly on an iceberg in Columbia Bay, Prince William Sound, Southcentral Alaska. Its stark white feathers contrasting against the icy backdrop create a breathtaking sight that leaves us in awe of nature's wonders. Moving on to Picture No. 12009522 and beyond, we are introduced to a breeding colony of Black-legged Kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla). These elegant birds gather together with their fellow species to establish nests at cliff edges in Prince William Sound. Picture after picture showcases these remarkable creatures perched gracefully on rocky ledges or soaring through the sky with wings outstretched wide. Their distinctive black legs stand out prominently against their snowy plumage. As we delve deeper into their world through Picture No. 11066397 and Picture No. 11066374, we become enchanted by their social dynamics and intricate nesting habits within this picturesque Alaskan landscape. These captivating images serve as a reminder of how diverse our planet truly is – from tiny insects captured meticulously by Curtis British Entomology Plate 461 to these magnificent seabirds thriving amidst icebergs and cliffsides. Whether observing them individually or witnessing them united as pairs at cliff nests throughout Prince William Sound, one cannot help but marvel at the resilience and adaptability displayed by these Black-Legged Kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla). Through photography like this series of images presented here today, we gain insight into worlds unknown – reminding us that there is always more beauty waiting for us just around the corner.