The Kittiwake is an ocean faring seabird that returns to traditional cliff nesting sites around the UK coast.


The Kittiwake is an ocean faring seabird that returns to traditional cliff nesting sites around the UK coast. As access to sites diminishes they will adapt to nesting on buildings.


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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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