Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)

Rare but regular winter visitor to Cape Hatteras shores. More common in open seas offshore from the Outer Banks.

	Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) Cape Hatteras, Dare Co., NC 25 Jan 2009 Immature 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., NC 25 Jan 2009 Normally seen well offshore, they are occasionally seen along the Outer Banks beaches.
	Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) Cape Hatteras, Dare Co., NC 25 Jan 2009 Unfortunately, this kittiwake most likely came to shore because of a leg injury.

	Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) Cape Hatteras, Dare Co., NC 25 Jan 2009
	Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) Cape Hatteras, Dare Co., NC 25 Jan 2009

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