You may have seen this news story already but it's here if not. A new council initiative in Newcastle is hinting that the kittiwake colony on the Tyne bridge could be moved on.
Here at the RSPB, we are not happy about this idea as we think that the only inland Kittiwake colony is a unique and special feature of Newcastle and Gateshead. We feel that they need all the help that they can get after many kittiwake colonies have struggled in recent years whilst the colony in Newcastle has increased.
We'll be watching these developments very closely and fighting the corner of the kittiwakes on this one. They will be returning from the ocean soon to start their breeding season. Lets hope there are plenty of sandeels for them this year and they have a productive season.
Your comments on this would be most welcome.
Warden Intern at Otmoor.
Same here, I remember them doing the Kittiwake events when I was living down in Billingham, though I never went to any!
Millie & Fly the Border Collies
KatTai said:Obviously the council are wanting a desolate, sterile city devoid of wildlife!
Obviously they do not visit the quayside on a Friday or Saturday night it's very wild then !!
Seriously though this subject pops up now and again on the local news and whoever is in power up there on Tyneside council they all do not seem the public interest in any wildlife be it birds or mammals.
Pete
Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can
Well I suppose the "birds" in the skimpiest clothing imagineable on Friday and Saturday nights do spend more money, Pete!
Jenni
God gave us two ears and one mouth for a very good reason!