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

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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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Size: 6200px × 4133px
Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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