What is a blkittiwake?

A Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) is a small (17") gull that spends much of its life at sea.  It's one of my favorite bird.  I've seen them nesting at Bempton Cliffs in England, and I'm always thrilled when I see them off the California coast.

Here are some links to Black-legged Kittwake images:

Adult on nest Nesting site in Denmark (note how birds face inward on the ledges of the cliff) Adult in flight Immature bird In flight Learn more about Black-legged Kittiwakes at Cornell Lab or Ornithology's All About Birds.