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Skattøra's kittiwakes: overlooked and on the edge.

Kittiwakes in Skattøra face growing threats, but a path to coexistence may lie in a nearby plot of land owned by Tromsø municipality.

Apr 22, 20253 min read

Tromsø’s dilemma: are we getting rid of kittiwakes or just spreading conflict?

Apr 10, 20258 min read

The kittiwake colony at Skattøra is essential to the conservation of the black-legged kittiwake, a highly endangered (EN) and legally...

Apr 7, 20253 min read

Kittiwalker Maren Hansen shares her positive experience with building owners in Tromsø.

Mar 3, 20254 min read

Giulia Castellani: Researching the secrets of Tromsø’s kittiwake hotels

Jan 20, 20253 min read

An interview with Lawrence Malstaff, an artist, advisor to Rissa, and advocate for kittiwakes in Tromsø.

Jan 9, 20254 min read

In this third episode, we look back on our efforts to rescue kittiwake chicks that fell off the nest too early.

Dec 17, 20245 min read

Philip Redecker is developping a mobile app for Rissa and the Kittiwalkers. Get ready to meet this adventurous and innovative mind!

Dec 13, 20243 min read

This summer, filmmaker Antoine Tribotté visited Tromsø to highlight inspiring citizen science initiatives. As he unveils his 6-minute...

Dec 9, 20242 min read

We reflect on 2024 and explore the efforts of the Kittiwalkers and others in Tromsø to rescue kittiwakes from life-threatening situations.

Dec 8, 20244 min read

A group of Kittiwalkers mapped the spikes that are likely to injure or kill kittiwakes during the next breeding season in Tromsø.

Dec 5, 20243 min read

The Kittiwalkers are citizen scientists, sentinels, and whistleblowers. Here, we are sharing our citizen science achievements from 2024.

Dec 3, 20245 min read

Rissa tridactyla is the scientific name of the black-legged kittiwake, a species that is highly endangered (EN) on Norway's red list.

Nov 1, 20242 min read