A tale of two seabirds: kittiwakes and herring gulls in Scarborough

Gulls have long been associated with coastal towns, particularly herring gulls, however, this proximity to people can lead to conflict exacerbated by misconceptions and ineffective management measures...
Tyne kittiwakes: What’s the RSPB doing?

In recent weeks, a number of kittiwakes have become trapped in netting on buildings on the Newcastle Quayside, which has caused lots of concern locally. Helen Quayle , the RSPB’s Marine Conservation...
Kittiwake and wind vane

This immature kittiwake had a fascination with a ship's wind vane. Did it think it was a fish?
Threat to Tyne Kittiwakes

Kittiwakes on the Tyne The River Tyne is now home to an important breeding population of nearly 1,000 pairs of kittiwake, including a colony of over 700 pairs on the Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside...
young kittiwake on nest

young kittiwake on nest at the cliffs at Hunstanton, Norfolk