9 Could 2025
Black-legged kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) are small members of the gull household that nest communally on sea cliffs.
They’re additionally glad to nest close to people as they do Lowestoft Phone Change constructing within the UK.
At Kiberg, Norway a constructing’s exterior was refurbished to accommodate kittiwake nests. As of 25 March this 12 months, the Kittiwake Resort was absolutely booked.
Kiberg has a human inhabitants of about 200 individuals.
It appears there are extra kittiwakes in Kiberg than there are people. 🙂
*A NOTE ON NAMES: In Europe these birds are merely known as “kittiwakes” however North America there are two species: black-legged and red-legged kittiwakes.
