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Arctic Tern - showing aggresion - Farne Island - Nurthumberland - UK
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Arctic Tern - showing aggresion - Farne Island - Nurthumberland - UK
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ARCTIC TERN - in flight, showing aggression
Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK
Sterna paradisaea
A long distance migrant that makes an annual round trip from its Arctic or northern breeding range to the Antarctic, where it spends winter. The breeding range extends through Iceland, Greenland, the Scandinavian and Baltic coasts, reaching into Siberia. Populations also occur in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Bill Coster
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Feathered Fury - The Arctic Tern's Aerial Showdown!
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. In this shot by Bill Coster, the Farne Island becomes a battleground as an Arctic Tern takes center stage in a display of pure aggression. With wings spread wide and beak open wide, this feisty sea bird shows no fear as it hovers menacingly above its opponent. The intensity is palpable as the tern showcases its threatening posture, ready to attack or dive at any moment. Its fiery eyes seem to pierce through the clouds, communicating a clear message of defiance to all who dare cross its path. Against the backdrop of Northumberland's stunning skies and fluffy white clouds, this single tern commands attention with its unrivaled aerial prowess. It's like watching an avian martial arts master in action! As we marvel at nature's incredible diversity and communication skills, let us not forget that even our feathered friends have their own ways of settling disputes. This print captures one such remarkable behavior - a true testament to the wild side of wildlife photography. So brace yourself for an adrenaline-fueled journey into the world of birds where anger meets elegance and aggression takes flight!
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