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Kittiwake Collection (#4)

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

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Europe, Norway, Lofoten. Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) nesting on buildings

Europe, Norway, Lofoten. Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) nesting on buildings in the community of Å

Background imageKittiwake Collection: aBlack-legged Kittiwake, Rissa tridactyla, dult on nest, Ekkeroy, Norway

aBlack-legged Kittiwake, Rissa tridactyla, dult on nest, Ekkeroy, Norway

Background imageKittiwake Collection: AV_KITTBL_30787

AV_KITTBL_30787
SE-1003 Black-legged Kittiwake - adults and young at nest Prince William Sound - AK Rissa tridactyla Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageKittiwake Collection: AV_KITTBL_30863

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SE-1005 Black-legged Kittiwake - adult with chick on the nest Prince William Sound - AK Rissa tridactyla Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageKittiwake Collection: AV_KITTBL_30841

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SE-1004 Black-legged Kittiwake - nesting on cliff face near Whittier Prince William Sound - AK Rissa tridactyla Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageKittiwake Collection: AV_KITTBL_30918

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SE-1006 Black-legged Kittiwake - rookery at waterfall near Whittier Prince William Sound - AK Rissa tridactyla Suzi Eszterhas contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Kittiwakes - adult & young on nests

Kittiwakes - adult & young on nests
JD-12009 Kittiwakes - adult & young on nests Rissa tridactyla John Daniels contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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Kittiwakes
WOM-83 KITTIWAKES - IN FLIGHT Rissa tridactyla Wilhelm Moller contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Kittiwakes - pair mating

Kittiwakes - pair mating
WAT-7676 KITTIWAKES - pair mating at nest Rissa tridactyla M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Glacial Waterfall and Black-Legged Kittiwakes on Passage Canal Cliffs near Whittier

Glacial Waterfall and Black-Legged Kittiwakes on Passage Canal Cliffs near Whittier, Prince William Sound, Alaska, United States, US

Background imageKittiwake Collection: USA, Alaska, Inside Passage. Pair of black-legged kittiwakes

USA, Alaska, Inside Passage. Pair of black-legged kittiwakes

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Black-legged Kittiwakes bathe in pond near Snaefellsness, Iceland

Black-legged Kittiwakes bathe in pond near Snaefellsness, Iceland

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adults and chicks, nesting colony on red sandstone castle wall

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adults and chicks, nesting colony on red sandstone castle wall, Dunbar Castle, Dunbar Harbour, East Lothian, Scotland, july

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adults, in flight, colony returning

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adults, in flight, colony returning and wheeling above breeding cliff against stormy sky, Hornoya Island, Varanger, Northern Norway, march

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) two adults, calling, standing on sea ice, Spitzbergen

Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) two adults, calling, standing on sea ice, Spitzbergen, Svalbard, july

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adult feeding chick, nesting colony on red sandstone castle wall

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adult feeding chick, nesting colony on red sandstone castle wall, Dunbar Castle, Dunbar Harbour, East Lothian, Scotland, july

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adult, in flight over sea, Fowlsheugh RSPB Reserve, Kincardineshire

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adult, in flight over sea, Fowlsheugh RSPB Reserve, Kincardineshire, Grampian, Scotland

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adults and juvenile, nesting colony on cliff, Scotland, july

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adults and juvenile, nesting colony on cliff, Scotland, july

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adult pair, mating, Inner Farne, Farne Islands, Northumberland

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adult pair, mating, Inner Farne, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, summer

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) flock, collecting nesting material on clifftop

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) flock, collecting nesting material on clifftop, Fowlsheugh RSPB Reserve, Kincardineshire, Grampian, Scotland

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) Nest with eggs

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) Nest with eggs

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adult and immature, standing on sea ice, Svalbard, june

Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adult and immature, standing on sea ice, Svalbard, june

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) juvenile, in flight over sea, Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) juvenile, in flight over sea, Bempton Cliffs RSPB Reserve, East Yorkshire, England, july

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adult, in flight, with fish in beak, fishing near shoreline

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adult, in flight, with fish in beak, fishing near shoreline, Varangerfjord, Finnmark, Norway

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adult, collecting mud for nesting material

Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adult, collecting mud for nesting material, Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales, may

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adults, nesting on building in city centre, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adults, nesting on building in city centre, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England, june

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) flock, in flight over sea beside glacier, Spitzbergen

Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) flock, in flight over sea beside glacier, Spitzbergen, Svalbard, july

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adult, in low flight over sea, Shetland Islands, Scotland, spring

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adult, in low flight over sea, Shetland Islands, Scotland, spring

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) and Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adults

Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) and Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adults, nesting colony on cliff, Bear Island, Svalbard, june

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) and Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adults, nesting colony on cliff face

Common Guillemot (Uria aalge) and Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adults, nesting colony on cliff face, Marwick Head RSPB Reserve, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Europe, Iceland, Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)

Europe, Iceland, Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Kittiwake Rissa tridactyla adult and chick on cliffside nest Inner Farne farne Islands

Kittiwake Rissa tridactyla adult and chick on cliffside nest Inner Farne farne Islands Northumberland summer

Background imageKittiwake Collection: Kittiwake Rissa tridactyla coming in to land Inner Farne farne Islands Northumberland

Kittiwake Rissa tridactyla coming in to land Inner Farne farne Islands Northumberland summer




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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.