2023, The Crown Estate, North West Wildlife Trusts, Marine Internships, Kittiwake Nesting Behaviour on Offshore Substations series https://portal.medin.org.uk/portal/start.php?tpc=015_9ff1b9cc-e756-4693-9f08-bdc9b3a36872 With ambitious targets like Net Zero by 2050, our coast and seas hold the potential for a resilient and decarbonised future. Offshore wind power is widely regarded as one of the most promising sources of renewable energy, however the expansion of offshore energy production can pose a risk to marine wildlife, including seabirds, if the expansion is not managed correctly. One seabird that is thought to be particularly sensitive to offshore wind farm developments is the black-legged Kittiwake, but a closer look at a Walney Two offshore wind farm may tell a different story. This report investigates the nesting behaviour of the Kittiwake colony found on Walney Two Offshore wind farm, providing a baseline dataset for the colony and greater insight into the impact of offshore wind farms on sensitive seabird populations. The following report was produced as part of the Marine Futures Internship; a collaborative project between Natural England, Ørsted, The Crown Estate and the North West Wildlife Trusts, which is funded by The Crown Estate and managed by Cumbria Wildlife Trust. Any questions regarding the Marine Futures Internship can be directed to livingseasnw@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk. 20240214T15:38:46 20231218T00:00:00