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Black Legged Kittiwake Collection

The black-legged kittiwake, also known as Rissa tridactyla, is a remarkable seabird that can be found in various locations around the world

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) in flight over Newcastle city centre in a blizzard

Black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) in flight over Newcastle city centre in a blizzard. Newcastle, UK. March

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) flying over sea. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) flying over sea. Great Saltee Island, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Republic of Ireland. June

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) flying over surf, Vardo, Norway March

Kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) flying over surf, Vardo, Norway March

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: USA, SE Alaska, Inside Passage. Black-legged kittiwakes on iceberg

USA, SE Alaska, Inside Passage. Black-legged kittiwakes on iceberg

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Black-legged Kittiwake (colour litho)

Black-legged Kittiwake (colour litho)
3121148 Black-legged Kittiwake (colour litho) by Wright, Magnus (1805-68), Ferdinand (1822-1906) & Wilhelm von (1810-87); (add.info.: Svenska Faglar efter Naturen och pa sten ritade)

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Arctic, Svalbard, Spitsbergen. A black-legged kittiwake takes off from calm water

Arctic, Svalbard, Spitsbergen. A black-legged kittiwake takes off from calm water

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Arctic, North of Svalbard. A black-legged kittiwake catches a fish that had been hiding

Arctic, North of Svalbard. A black-legged kittiwake catches a fish that had been hiding under the ice

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Arctic, North of Svalbard. Two black-legged kittiwakes squabble in the air

Arctic, North of Svalbard. Two black-legged kittiwakes squabble in the air

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Pack ice, north of Svalbard. A black-legged kittiwake showing its flying capabilities

Pack ice, north of Svalbard. A black-legged kittiwake showing its flying capabilities

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla), Finnmark, Norway

Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla), Finnmark, Norway

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Black-legged Kittiwake Risa tridactyla Fowlsheugh RSPB Reserve Scotland July

Black-legged Kittiwake Risa tridactyla Fowlsheugh RSPB Reserve Scotland July

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Kittiwake Risa tridactyla Shetland Scotland spring

Kittiwake Risa tridactyla Shetland Scotland spring

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Kittiwakes Risa tidactyla nesting on nest ledge on side of building in Vado

Kittiwakes Risa tidactyla nesting on nest ledge on side of building in Vado

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Black-legged Kittiwake Risa tridactyla Inner Farne Farne Islands Northumberland summer

Black-legged Kittiwake Risa tridactyla Inner Farne Farne Islands Northumberland summer

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Black-Legged Kittiwake Standing On An Iceberg

Black-Legged Kittiwake Standing On An Iceberg, Columbia Bay, Prince William Sound, Southcentral Alaska

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) on nest built on cliff, with long exposure of sea below

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) on nest built on cliff, with long exposure of sea below in the background, Isle of Lunga, Treshnish Isles, Scotland, June

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa Tridactyla) Nesting on Chalk Cliff

Black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa Tridactyla) Nesting on Chalk Cliff, South Foreland, Kent, 20th century

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Picture No. 12010514

Picture No. 12010514
Black-legged Kittiwake - bird flying infornt of an iceberg at Monacobreen - Svalbard, Norway Date:

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Picture No. 12009524

Picture No. 12009524
Black-legged Kittiwake - adult bird on breeding cliff - Norway Date:

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Picture No. 12009525
Black-legged Kittiwake - adult bird in flight - Norway Date:

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Picture No. 12009523

Picture No. 12009523
Black-legged Kittiwake - adult bird on ice floe - Norway Date:

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Picture No. 12009522

Picture No. 12009522
Black-legged Kittiwake - adult bird on breeding cliff - Norway Date:

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Black legged kittywake gulls (Rissa), Hornbreen Glacier, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Arctic

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

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Iceland, Latrabjarg. Close-up of black-legged kittiwake on nest

Iceland, Latrabjarg. Close-up of black-legged kittiwake on nest. Credit as: Arthur Morris / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Brunnichs Guillemots and Black-legged Kittiwakes on the cliffs of Kolyuchin Island

Brunnichs Guillemots and Black-legged Kittiwakes on the cliffs of Kolyuchin Island, Chuckchi Sea, Chukotka, Russia, Eurasia

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) catching small fish amongst the ice in Lancaster Sound

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

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)

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

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Adult black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) on ice at Monacobreen

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

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Kittiwake - Flight - UK

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

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Kittiwake - winter - Cornwall - UK

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

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Rissa tridactyla, black-legged kittiwake

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

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: aBlack-legged Kittiwake, Rissa tridactyla, dult on nest, Ekkeroy, Norway

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

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Black-legged Kittiwakes bathe in pond near Snaefellsness, Iceland

Black-legged Kittiwakes bathe in pond near Snaefellsness, Iceland

Background imageBlack Legged Kittiwake Collection: Kittiwakes Rissa tridactyla in blizzard, nesting on building in Vado Arctic Norway March

Kittiwakes Rissa tridactyla in blizzard, nesting on building in Vado Arctic Norway March



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The black-legged kittiwake, also known as Rissa tridactyla, is a remarkable seabird that can be found in various locations around the world. Whether soaring through blizzards over Newcastle city center or gracefully flying above the sea near Great Saltee Island, these birds are truly captivating. One stunning image showcases a black-legged kittiwake taking flight from calm waters in Arctic Svalbard. Its wings spread wide as it prepares to embark on its next adventure. In another snapshot, we witness the bird's hunting prowess as it catches a fish that had been cleverly hiding beneath the surface. These birds are not without their own drama, as seen when two black-legged kittiwakes engage in an aerial squabble high above the Arctic landscape. Their elegant yet fierce movements display both grace and determination. In pack ice north of Svalbard, one particular black-legged kittiwake demonstrates its flying capabilities with finesse. It effortlessly navigates through icy terrain, showcasing its mastery of flight amidst challenging conditions. Nesting is an essential part of these birds' lives and they choose precarious locations such as cliffs overlooking vast bodies of water. A long exposure photograph captures their nests built on chalk cliffs in Kent while revealing the mesmerizing movement of waves below. Artistic depictions further highlight the beauty and significance of this species throughout history. An enchanting color lithograph portrays a black-legged kittiwake perched majestically against a vibrant backdrop. The artwork serves as a testament to human fascination with these magnificent creatures. Through photographs and illustrations alike, we gain insight into the life and habitat of this incredible seabird species - from their daring flights over urban landscapes to their delicate nesting habits along rugged coastlines. The black-legged kittiwake continues to captivate our imaginations with its elegance and resilience amidst nature's harshest environments.

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