Friday, 12 June 2015

Kittiwake

I really enjoyed watching the Kittiwakes at Bempton and Flamborough. This medium sized gull almost looks like it doesn't belong in the 'gull' family. It has a softer look to it than some other gulls. It looks dreamy eyed and lovable. You'd probably think differently if you heard the noise that they make though.
Apart from their noise, the plumage looks very subtle, the bill is quite small and yellow and they have a lovely dark eye. Contrast this to some other gulls that have large aggressive looking bills and yellow beady eyes and the Kittiwake seems like a real pussycat.

These birds were busy making nests and generally jostling for positions on the cliffs. It was lovely to watch them sore and hang in the air. Quite possibly my favourite gull.



How cute.

With some comfy nest material.


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28 comments:

  1. eileeninmd12 June 2015 at 13:16

    It is beautiful! Gorgeous images! Happy Friday, have a great weekend!

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  2. Irma12 June 2015 at 16:31

    Gorgeous images.
    I like the gulls.

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  3. This N That12 June 2015 at 19:01

    FLying, they look like most gulls..Much sweeter and softer in repose..Good pics

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  4. doodles n daydreams13 June 2015 at 01:10

    I have just been browsing your blog images. Beautiful. Thank you.

    Diana

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  5. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©13 June 2015 at 04:21

    Love that 3rd pic, such a cute couple!
    ~

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  6. Joyful13 June 2015 at 08:58

    Beautiful shots!

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  7. eileeninmd13 June 2015 at 11:19

    Hello Adam, I am stopping back to say thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  8. Gayle13 June 2015 at 12:11

    Wonderful photos.

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  9. sandyland13 June 2015 at 12:26

    flowers up on high banks lovely all of them

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  10. Phil Slade13 June 2015 at 12:27

    Nice work Adam. I remember when as a family we camped along the Yorkshire coast I grew to love the call of Kittiwakes. Now that i only see them passing along the west coast I never hear that call. I wish I could.

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  11. Rajesh13 June 2015 at 13:02

    Beautiful and cute bird.

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  12. TexWisGirl13 June 2015 at 16:33

    so smoothly beautiful!

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  13. Maude Lynn13 June 2015 at 19:18

    It does have a soft, dreamy look!

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  14. Debbie13 June 2015 at 20:28

    awesome shots...they look like statues!!!

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  15. Katarina13 June 2015 at 21:08

    Such beautiful gulls!

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  16. Anonymous13 June 2015 at 21:58

    So sleek and beautiful. I see why it's your favorite.

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  17. Anni 13 June 2015 at 23:29

    Wow....such a GORGEOUS bird!!!!

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  18. Anonymous13 June 2015 at 23:32

    Pretty birds, fantastic shots of them.

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  19. Amy14 June 2015 at 03:28

    I find it cool how many variations of gulls there really are :-)

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  20. EG CameraGirl14 June 2015 at 19:48

    Oh, I'd love to see a kittiwake in person!

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  21. Unknown15 June 2015 at 08:15

    Beautiful birds!

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  22. Anonymous15 June 2015 at 21:05

    Your image with the 2 birds opposite from each other is excellent - you see the conversation going on:)

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  23. Buckeroomama16 June 2015 at 00:46

    Beautiful captures! I love the soft gray in their feathers... such a lovely, calm color.

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  24. A Colorful World16 June 2015 at 02:49

    Very pretty birds! They look so SOFT!

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  25. Anonymous16 June 2015 at 10:17

    I can't believe you caught that nesting material shot! Great job.

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  26. A Green and Rosie Life17 June 2015 at 09:13

    I thought I had never seen a kittiwake but seeing your pictures I think I may have done but just not realised it. I must see if they live in Normandy and head out to find them if they do.
    Many thanks for adding this gorgeous gulls to #AnaimalTales

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  27. Angela Milnes17 June 2015 at 13:00

    you have some beautiful pictures here! Thanks for sharing. I had never heard of this bird before so it was nice to have a peek and learn something new.

    Angela

    Angela recently posted Yoda’s Antics http://wp.me/p5XRN6-1yX

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  28. Chickenruby20 June 2015 at 21:59

    love the photos i love gulls, they are so pretty and yes, these ones look very soft

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