Why Would a Bird Build Its Nest on a Cliff Like This?

Why would a bird build its nest on the edge of a cliff? Black-legged Kittiwakes (Rissa tridactyla) raise their chicks on narrow ledges above the ocean. The location looks dangerously exposed, but the cliff can also become part of their defense. In this wildlife story, follow a pair of Kittiwakes as they build their nest, protect their eggs, search the sea for food, defend their chicks from a much larger gull, and prepare their young for the final challenge — their first flight. From nest building to predator defense and fledging, this is the remarkable survival journey of Black-legged Kittiwakes raising a family on the edge. Subscribe to Unbelievable Wings for more extraordinary bird survival stories. #BlackLeggedKittiwake #Birds #Wildlife