Kittiwakes Collection

Picture No. 11066377
Black-legged Kittiwake in flight above sea (and Humpback Whale). Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

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

Kittiwakes at their Moorings (colour litho)
3623985 Kittiwakes at their Moorings (colour litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kittiwakes at their Moorings)

Kittiwakes nesting on the side of the cliff

Kittiwakes nesting with their young

Black-legged Kittiwakes at breeding colony, Rissa tridactyla

Kittiwakes Home Cherry Kearton British 1871 1873
Kittiwakes at Home; Cherry Kearton (British, 1871, 1873 - 1940); England; negative 1896; print 1905; Hand-colored gravure half-tone print; 23 x 19.5 cm (9 1, 16 x 7 11, 16 in.)

Kittiwakes and Thrift on cliff top Fowlsheugh RSPB reserve Scotland May

Picture No. 11066397
Black-legged Kittiwake on ice floe. Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

Picture No. 11066374
Black-legged Kittiwake in flight above sea (and Humpback Whale). Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

Picture No. 11066373
Black-legged Kittiwake in flight. Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

Picture No. 11066371
Black-legged Kittiwake on iceberg. Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

Picture No. 11066372
Black-legged Kittiwake in flight. Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

Picture No. 11066370
Black-legged Kittiwake on iceberg. Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

Picture No. 11066369
Black-legged Kittiwake colony in rocks. Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

Picture No. 11066368
Black-legged Kittiwake colony in rocks. Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) adult, breeding plumage, sitting on nest, Hornoya Island, Varanger Fjord, Northern Norway, March

Tourist in zodiacs looking at cliffs of Alkerfjellet with thousands of kittywakes, Svalbard, Arctic

View of lava cliffs and coastline, with Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) nesting colony, near Hellnar, Snaefellsness Peninsula, Iceland, June

Red-legged Kittiwake (Rissa brevirostris) adult with chick, at nest on cliff, Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, Buldir Island, Western Aleutian Islands, Alaska, U.S.A. May

Kittiwakes on ice C016 / 3998
Kittiwakes on ice. Group of kittiwakes (Rissa sp.) on a small iceberg off the coast of the Svalbard archipelago, Norway

Kittiwakes nesting on cliff ledges, Farne Islands, Seahouses, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Guillemots, kittiwakes and shags on the cliffs of Staple Island, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Guillemots, kittiwakes, shags and a puffin on the cliffs of Inner Farne, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Kittiwake in flight - Scotland - UK
DAC-445 Kittiwake in flight Scotland - UK Rissa tridactyla David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Kittiwake - Flight - UK
DAC-905 Kittiwake - Flight UK Rissa tridactyla David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Kittiwake - winter - Cornwall - UK
DAC-572 Kittiwake - winter Cornwall - UK Rissa tridactyla David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

Guillemots & Kittiwakes
Guillemots and Kittiwakes on rocks on the Farne Islands. Date: 1930s

Kittiwakes nest on offshore rig part of the magnox south, Sizewell A - Suffolk

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

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

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

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The majestic kittiwakes, with their striking white plumage and delicate features, are a sight to behold. Picture No. 11066377 captures the beauty of these seabirds as they perch on a cliff in Mykines, Faroe Islands, surrounded by their adorable chicks. The scene is reminiscent of a peaceful family gathering, where parents lovingly care for their young. In another image titled "Kittiwakes at their Moorings, " we witness the birds' ability to adapt and find sanctuary even in man-made structures. These resilient creatures have chosen an unconventional nesting spot, showcasing their resourcefulness and determination. The cliffs of Mykines once again provide a breathtaking backdrop for several kittiwakes with chicks (Picture No. 11066374). Here, amidst the rugged landscape and crashing waves below, these birds create a safe haven for their offspring. Nesting on the side of the cliff (Picture No. 11066373), kittiwakes demonstrate both bravery and vulnerability simultaneously. Their choice to build nests in such precarious locations speaks volumes about their tenacity as well as their trust in nature's balance. As we observe Kittiwakes nesting with their young (Picture No. 11066397), it becomes evident that family bonds are strong among these avian species too. They work tirelessly together to ensure the survival of future generations while navigating life's challenges. At Fowlsheugh RSPB reserve in Scotland during May (Picture No. 11066376), Kittiwakes share space with Thrift flowers atop cliff tops—a harmonious coexistence between nature's wonders that showcases biodiversity at its finest. Black-legged Kittiwakes at breeding colony (Rissa tridactyla) exemplify unity within diversity—each bird contributing to the collective effort required for successful reproduction and raising healthy chicks (Picture No. 11066375). Cherry Kearton's British Home provides insight into the historical significance (Picture No. 11066378).