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Black-legged Kittiwake
jmorlan

Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla pollicaris)

This rare visitor to our coast has been hanging around the end of our local pier for the last three days. They breed in the Arctic but usually disperse out to sea in the winter. This is an adult in winter plumage showing the "dipped in ink" wing-tips and black feet.
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Location
Pacifica, San Mateo County, California, USA.
Date taken
17 March 2020
Scientific name
Rissa tridactyla pollicaris
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
delia todd
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One of the joys of visiting the breeding cliffs is hearing the call of these guys Joe.

A super flight picture you've taken of this guy laddie - very well done.
 
Kits
A gorgeous shot of your rare visitor and such an elegant image, Joseph.
 

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