In March I picked up the local newspaper to reveal this article. It was a catalyst for
me to follow the Kitty Week story. The time Kitty Week's journey began 12 miles away
at Marsden Bay. The first Kitty Week settled here in 1930. The bay now holds almost 4000
pairs, which is 10% of England's Kitty Week population. Kitty Weeks differ to every other
British goal as they spend most of their lives at sea, roaming the open ocean, following fish,
whales and ships rarely visiting land. The weather holds no difficulties to the Kitty Week,
harnessing the power of the wind, gliding low over the waves, although the whales settle on
the water to ride out the harshest of storms. They feed solely on fish and marine invertebrates,
including plankton, which they snatch on the surface of the war.
Once the Kitty Week returns to its nesting cliffs, they build an elaborate cup-shaped
nest with mud, grass and seaweed. Some can be found on the smallest of ledges. Normally
a silent bird, but when may arrives its harsh call can be heard, echoing through the bays.
This signifies the beginning of the breeding season.
Kitty Weeks lay one of three eggs, which they incubate for 26 to 28 days. Once the chicks
have hatched, they remain in the nest until they can fly, as leaving early would most
likely result in falling. They share their cliff edge homes with a variety of other
sea birds.
Kitty Weeks lay one of three eggs, which they incubate for 26 to 28 days.
Kitty Weeks lay one of three eggs, which they incubate for 26 to 28 days.
In 1949, a few adventurous birds began heading up the town, firstly breeding on an old warehouse
in North Shields.
Helling up the town today, birds reached the Kitty Week Tower local nature reserve, which
is one of many ups and downs. In 1953, there were 100 pairs nesting in North Shields. By
1965, birds had moved up River to a Gateshead Sheep metal factory in a flowery mill near
Dunston Stathes. Both sides were demolished and the Kitty Weeks moved to sheds on the
Newcastle Keyside and the Baltic Flower Mill.
In 1990, the Kitty Weeks moved again due to flat conversions of the old sheds. 200 pairs
made their home on the Baltic Flower Mill whilst others moved to Time Off Priory.
When the Baltic Flower Mill began its redevelopment,
the Kitty Week Tower was built. Although 75% of the Kitty Weeks chose to move to nearby
buildings such as Guide Hall, referring elaborate architecture to plain metal edges.
Some known as Surrounding Guide Hall discouraged the Kitty Weeks by installing netting, moving
birds to the Time Bridge, which now boasts 250 pairs and holding the record for the most
inline colony in the world. And through for now, this chapter of the Kitty Weeks story
comes to an end.
