If you find a Kittiwake trapped or injured as a result of an Anti-bird deterrent.
Every year Tyne Kittiwakes become trapped or are injured as a result of » anti-bird deterrents which have been installed on buildings in an effort by the owners to deter birds nesting. Should anyone find a trapped or injured Kittiwake please could you contact the RSPCA’s 24-hour cruelty and advice helpline on 0300 1234 999. To help officers locate birds in trouble; explaining where they can be viewed from is very useful.
Kittiwakes nesting on ledges in Lowestoft
Photos provided from Lowestoft Seagull Action Group
Artificial Structures
Over the past two decades, efforts have been successfully actioned to help support pairs of Kittiwakes that are choosing to nest away from their traditional coastal cliffs and island environments, and are instead moving into our towns and cities. Large projects that have required at times, substantial investment, have been designed and produced.
In Gateshead there are now two artificial towers that provide space for Kittiwakes to nest close to their existing inland colonies; whilst in Lowestoft artificial structures have been installed on the coastline closer to their traditional coastal cliffs. Elsewhere in Lowestoft, ledges have been installed on buildings within the town itself where pairs of Kittiwakes were already choosing to build their nests.
Artificial structures in Lowestoft
Photos provided from Lowestoft Seagull Action Group
This page showcases some of the on-going developments that are actually being actioned to support Kittiwakes. Enormous thanks go to all involved. Not all attempts are successful, but with effort, many have been very productive so far. The Saltmeadows Tower in Gateshead, not only provides a home for a colony of over 100 pairs of Kittiwakes, but individual birds are also professionally ringed, which has provided valuable research data.
More content will be added to this section in the coming weeks.
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