Rissa Tridactyla Collection (#3)

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:

Black legged kittywake gulls (Rissa), Hornbreen Glacier, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Arctic, Norway, Europe

Adult and juvenile black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) nesting near Stykkishholmur on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Iceland, Polar Regions

Breeding Black-legged Kittiwake-Rissa tridactyla-, Mykines, Faroe Islands, Denmark

Nesting Black-legged Kittiwakes-Rissa tridactyla- in a cliff, Mykines, Faroe Islands, Denmark

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Black-legged Kittiwake on ice floe. Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

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

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Black-legged Kittiwake in flight. Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

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Black-legged Kittiwake on iceberg. Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

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Black-legged Kittiwake in flight. Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

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Black-legged Kittiwake on iceberg. Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

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Black-legged Kittiwake colony in rocks. Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

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Black-legged Kittiwake colony in rocks. Svalbard, Spitsbergen, Norway. Date:

Black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) colony on the cliffs of Alkerfjellet, Svalbard, Arctic

Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) catching small fish amongst the ice in Lancaster Sound, Nunavut, Canada, North America

Webbed foot of a kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)

Black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla), Engraving by John Gould, William Hart, H C Richter
Zoology - Birds - Charadriiformes - Black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla). Engraving by John Gould, William Hart, H. C. Richter

Adult black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) on ice at Monacobreen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Adult black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla), Svalbard Archipelago, Barents Sea, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Rissa tridactyla, black-legged kittiwake
Plate 224 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

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

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

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

Black-legged Kittiwakes bathe in pond near Snaefellsness, Iceland

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

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

Adult black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) on ice in the Svalbard Archipelago, Barents Sea, Norway
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Adult black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) taking flight near ice in the Svalbard Archipelago, Barents Sea
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Adult black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) in flight before Zodiac with photographers in the Svalbard
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Adult black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) take flight during a calving event near a glacier in the Svalbard
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Parent and chick black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) nesting on a cliff edge in the Svalbard Archipelago
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Adult mated pair of black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) nested on cliff face in the Svalbard Archipelago
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Cliffzone occupied by nesting Kittiwakes (Rissa Tridactyla). Freemansundet, Svalbard
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Kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) attacking sand eel baitball Isle of Mull, Western Scotand (RR)
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Sea cliff nesting sites in the columnar basalt for sea birds such as kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla), Arnarstapi, Iceland

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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.