2019

NJ1770 : The Kittiwake (Larus tridactyla)

taken 5 years ago, near to Covesea, Moray, Scotland

The Kittiwake (Larus tridactyla)
The Kittiwake (Larus tridactyla)
The Kittiwake is a most maritime bird and is so named in reference to its call, "Kit-a-wake". This bird mostly comes ashore to breed where it will nest in colonies on narrow ledges of sheer cliffs.

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Geographical Context: Coastal Estuary, Marine Primary Subject: Sea Life
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NJ1770, 84 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Des Colhoun   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 21 April, 2019   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 21 April, 2019
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NJ 1715 7073 [10m precision]
WGS84: 57:43.1206N 3:23.5461W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NJ 1714 7071
View Direction
North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
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