Rare but regular winter visitor to Cape Hatteras shores. More common in open seas offshore from the Outer Banks.
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Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)Cape Hatteras, Dare Co., NC25 Jan 2009Immature Black-legged Kittiwakes have a bold black "M" across the back & wings, a black bar across the nape, and a black-tipped tail.Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)Cape Hatteras, Dare Co., NC25 Jan 2009Normally seen well offshore, they are occasionally seen along the Outer Banks beaches.Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)Cape Hatteras, Dare Co., NC25 Jan 2009Unfortunately, this kittiwake most likely came to shore because of a leg injury.
Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)Cape Hatteras, Dare Co., NC25 Jan 2009
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