Where to see
Where to see the Black-legged Kittiwake in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Black-legged Kittiwake at stays in or beside West Coast National Park.
Rissa tridactyla · Vulnerable
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Black-legged Kittiwake
Hosts have recorded the Black-legged Kittiwake at stays in or beside West Coast National Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Vulnerable
Species
Rissa tridactyla
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Black-legged Kittiwake on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Black-legged Kittiwake in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Black-legged Kittiwake at stays in or beside West Coast National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
What is the conservation status of the Black-legged Kittiwake?
The Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Black-legged Kittiwake?
The black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) is a seabird species in the gull family Laridae.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Black-legged Kittiwake
Every stay on the Black-legged Kittiwake page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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