Kittiwakes

Locals are growing reluctant to go into town centre in case a "big mess falls down from the sky".

Residents say they are "fed up" with the mess the birds leave - but why is this colony thriving?

Northumbria University wants to know how the birds are sharing the quayside area with people.

The reserve, off the coast at Amble, now has five species of seabird on the red list of concern.

The tower in Gateshead contains artificial nests designed to attract breeding kittiwakes.

Temporary replacement ledges put up for breeding season are not being used, a wildlife group says.

A giant snow lion, spider and birds roam the city centre for the opening of Newcastle Puppetry Festival.