Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the worlds most inland seabird colony on Wild Intrigue’s popular Kittiwakes & Doughnuts event.

After spending half of the year out at sea, the Tyne Kittiwakes return to nest on the buildings and bridges of Newcastle and Gateshead Quayside, their calls a wild backdrop to a lively hub of restaurants, galleries, hotels and pubs.

Wild Intrigue have teamed up with the Tyne Kittiwake Partnership, to provide a fascinating talk and Proven Goods Co. to supply delicious local doughnuts.

You will first set off on a leisurely hour long circular walk from BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, where the Kittiwakes are welcomed back to nest on the iconic building by BALTIC each year. From there you will be guided along the quayside, where Wild Intrigue will share the fascinating story of the Tyne Kittiwakes. With a picture-perfect, world-famous backdrop of the Tyne, you will have the opportunity to observe these true Geordie birds up close.

Afterwards, local ornithologist Dan Turner from the Tyne Kittiwake Partnership will share the intriguing ecology of the lives of the Tyne Kittiwakes in a fascinating illustrated talk. Before settling in to enjoy the talk, you can choose an irresistible, handcrafted doughnut by artisan, Newcastle based Proven Goods Co. to enjoy with a brew.

A percentage of profits from Wild Intrigue’s 2021 Kittiwakes & Doughnut Safaris will be donated to BALTIC’s Care for Our Kittiwakes campaign, which helps pay for the maintenance of vital Kittiwake nesting habitat on BALTIC. This costs BALTIC on average £50 per Kittiwake, every year! The Kittiwakes are an intriguing and important addition to the gallery’s architecture and the city’s heritage, so Wild Intrigue are proud to support BALTIC in this campaign.

There are plenty of wild encounters to enjoy in northern England, explore our full Mini Exped collection here.