West Midland Bird Club

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Andy Mabbett: Kittiwake at Sandwell Valley, 13 March 2004

Kittiwake, Rissa tridactyla, at Sandwell Valley. Copyright Andy Mabbett

This bird was on Swan Pool during the morning, but disappeared once sailing commenced. The preceding day had begun with snow showers. It was described by one poetic observer as having "cute factor 10"!