In spring the Kittiwakes return to coastal waters to nest on cliff sites around the UK. Recent years seem to show a positive trend and an increase in

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In spring the Kittiwakes return to coastal waters to nest on cliff sites around the UK. Recent years seem to show a positive trend and an increase in the population

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Location: Scarborough, UK
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