We visited an area around Nesseby, Varanger where many Kittiwakes pass by the "island". This site is famous as this is where the Soft-plumaged Petrel was found a couple years ago. Skuas are regularly seen in the fjords and on the tundra, but these two were close enough to be photo'd harrassing a Kittiwake. The Kittiwake eventually disgorged its last meal, only for a cunning Herring Gull to be watching and jumped in quick to take the food.
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Early morning image of a Kittiwake near Ekkeroy, Varanger |
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Kittiwake carrying nesting material |
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