Kittiwakes upon the Tyne
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An 'Independent Voice' helping to protect and raise awareness for Kittiwakes including ‘The furthest inland breeding colonies in the World' - https://www.tynekittiwakes.org.uk
A bank holiday weekend is a g8 time to visit the Baltic Gallery. The viewing platform is full of the chorus of Kittiwakes calling. The Kittiwake cam durhamwt.com/kittiwake-ca... live again, where anyone can view the Baltic Kittiwake colony from the comforts of their own home.
May 3, 2025 at 8:54 AM
A bank holiday weekend is a g8 time to visit the Baltic Gallery. The viewing platform is full of the chorus of Kittiwakes calling. The Kittiwake cam durhamwt.com/kittiwake-ca... live again, where anyone can view the Baltic Kittiwake colony from the comforts of their own home.
Wishing the Kittiwakes on the Spa Bridge in Scarborough lots of luck for the 2025 Season.
May 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Wishing the Kittiwakes on the Spa Bridge in Scarborough lots of luck for the 2025 Season.
We are busy with Issue 1 for the new e-newsletter which will be published during the May half term. If you would like to include anything please email contact@tynekittiwakes.org.uk
April 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
We are busy with Issue 1 for the new e-newsletter which will be published during the May half term. If you would like to include anything please email contact@tynekittiwakes.org.uk
New logo image for new national website for Kittiwakes. This will be added into site over next few days. kittiwakes.org
April 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
New logo image for new national website for Kittiwakes. This will be added into site over next few days. kittiwakes.org
More photos from today; #TyneKittiwakes
April 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
More photos from today; #TyneKittiwakes
Today: Fewer Kittiwakes were present on the Railway Bridge on Newcastle Quayside; whilst at least two dozen were resting on the lower reaches of the High-Level Bridge. The colony on Queen Street was filled with activity, #TyneKittiwakes
April 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Today: Fewer Kittiwakes were present on the Railway Bridge on Newcastle Quayside; whilst at least two dozen were resting on the lower reaches of the High-Level Bridge. The colony on Queen Street was filled with activity, #TyneKittiwakes
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At least 50/60 Kittiwake rafting on the sea off Mumbles Pier this morning. All quiet until their calls started to build and the whole flock took to the air, whirling around the old lifeboat station and alighting on what remains of the nesting platforms. #birdingWales #UKWildlife #birds
March 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM
At least 50/60 Kittiwake rafting on the sea off Mumbles Pier this morning. All quiet until their calls started to build and the whole flock took to the air, whirling around the old lifeboat station and alighting on what remains of the nesting platforms. #birdingWales #UKWildlife #birds
Fewer Kittiwakes were present this afternoon, compared to our visit on Wednesday earlier in the week. The Baltic and Tyne Bridge Colonies were far less busy; whilst Queen Street and the Railway Bridge were canny busy, with pairs busy preening and courting.
March 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Fewer Kittiwakes were present this afternoon, compared to our visit on Wednesday earlier in the week. The Baltic and Tyne Bridge Colonies were far less busy; whilst Queen Street and the Railway Bridge were canny busy, with pairs busy preening and courting.
I was down on the quayside this evening checking in on Kittiwakes. I think a lot more pairs are returning so far earlier than last 2 yrs. No Kittiwake hotels on bridge, but plenty of scaffolding under bridge etc they could use. The chorus of the Kittiwakes is so "Fan-dabi-dozi". seal swimming
March 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I was down on the quayside this evening checking in on Kittiwakes. I think a lot more pairs are returning so far earlier than last 2 yrs. No Kittiwake hotels on bridge, but plenty of scaffolding under bridge etc they could use. The chorus of the Kittiwakes is so "Fan-dabi-dozi". seal swimming
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The Tyne Kittiwakes website has also been updated, with fresh content, programming and software. Updates as always will be appearing as the 2025 unfolds. This is at www.tynekittiwakes.org.uk
March 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The Tyne Kittiwakes website has also been updated, with fresh content, programming and software. Updates as always will be appearing as the 2025 unfolds. This is at www.tynekittiwakes.org.uk
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Tyne Kittiwakes are not the only birds that are finding refuge in our towns and cities to build their nests. Starting to Launch from today to help raise awareness and encourage more networking in the UK & beyond
A new national website for Kittiwakes
kittiwakes.org
A new national website for Kittiwakes
kittiwakes.org
March 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Tyne Kittiwakes are not the only birds that are finding refuge in our towns and cities to build their nests. Starting to Launch from today to help raise awareness and encourage more networking in the UK & beyond
A new national website for Kittiwakes
kittiwakes.org
A new national website for Kittiwakes
kittiwakes.org
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I am working out of a public library and there are a good number of people who seem to be on hard times using the facilities for various reasons like job searching, entertainment, charging peripherals, using the bathroom, etc., and I am struck by how important it is that libraries continue to exist
March 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I am working out of a public library and there are a good number of people who seem to be on hard times using the facilities for various reasons like job searching, entertainment, charging peripherals, using the bathroom, etc., and I am struck by how important it is that libraries continue to exist
The Tyne Kittiwakes website has also been updated, with fresh content, programming and software. Updates as always will be appearing as the 2025 unfolds. This is at www.tynekittiwakes.org.uk
March 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The Tyne Kittiwakes website has also been updated, with fresh content, programming and software. Updates as always will be appearing as the 2025 unfolds. This is at www.tynekittiwakes.org.uk
Tyne Kittiwakes are not the only birds that are finding refuge in our towns and cities to build their nests. Starting to Launch from today to help raise awareness and encourage more networking in the UK & beyond
A new national website for Kittiwakes
kittiwakes.org
A new national website for Kittiwakes
kittiwakes.org
March 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Tyne Kittiwakes are not the only birds that are finding refuge in our towns and cities to build their nests. Starting to Launch from today to help raise awareness and encourage more networking in the UK & beyond
A new national website for Kittiwakes
kittiwakes.org
A new national website for Kittiwakes
kittiwakes.org
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March 16, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Dolphins from a few years ago now, spending time between the piers of North & South Shields at the mouth of the River Tyne.
February 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Dolphins from a few years ago now, spending time between the piers of North & South Shields at the mouth of the River Tyne.
Razorbills from RSPB Bempton Cliffs. A great place to engage with Seabirds.
February 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Razorbills from RSPB Bempton Cliffs. A great place to engage with Seabirds.
It was expected the Kittiwake hotels would move over to the n side for the '25 season. No sign of this happening. Have they changed their minds? Fewer pairs nested on the Gateshead side last year where work was happening, but birds used the scaffolding lower down instead.
February 26, 2025 at 8:10 AM
It was expected the Kittiwake hotels would move over to the n side for the '25 season. No sign of this happening. Have they changed their minds? Fewer pairs nested on the Gateshead side last year where work was happening, but birds used the scaffolding lower down instead.
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Which way to look? Part of a group of 15 Whooper Swans feeding in a rape field at Embleton last Tuesday #nebirding
February 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Which way to look? Part of a group of 15 Whooper Swans feeding in a rape field at Embleton last Tuesday #nebirding
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I already thought Wild Boar were present across southern England; also when surveying brown bears in Northern Greece we were told that the boars were much more dangerous than the bears as they were more aggressive - any experts know if they actually are or not?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Dartmoor wild boar sightings prompt suspicions of guerrilla rewilding
Dog walker’s close encounter prompts debate over whether the animals, once native to UK, should remain
www.theguardian.com
February 25, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I already thought Wild Boar were present across southern England; also when surveying brown bears in Northern Greece we were told that the boars were much more dangerous than the bears as they were more aggressive - any experts know if they actually are or not?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...