Terns Collection (page 17)

Common Tern - Male bringing food for female Sterna hirundo Texel, Netherlands BI014088
COS-2353 Common Tern - Male bringing food for female Texel, Netherlands Sterna hirundo Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Tern - Carrying fish in flight Sterna hirundo Texel, Netherlands BI014084
COS-2352 Common Tern - Carrying fish in flight Texel, Netherlands Sterna hirundo Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Tern - Fishing Oulu region, Finland BI006903
COS-234 Common Tern - Fishing Oulu region, Finland Sterna hirundo Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Whiskered Tern - Hunting for Fish Lesbos, Greece BI006911
COS-218 Whiskered Tern - Hunting for Fish Lesbos, Greece Chlidonias hybrida Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Antarctic Tern - Coming in to land at breeding site Sterna vittata Half Moon Island Antarctica BI012479
COS-2161 Antarctic Tern - coming in to land at breeding site Half Moon Island, Antarctica Sterna vittata Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Antarctic Tern - In flight Sterna vittata Half Moon Island Antarctica BI012456
COS-2159 Antarctic Tern - in flight Half Moon Island, Antarctica Sterna vittata Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

White-Winged Black Tern - In Flight Lesbos, Greece BI006275
COS-1387 White-Winged Black Tern - In Flight Lesbos, Greece Chlidonias niger Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Arctic Tern - In flight over the sea -June -Varranger Fjord - Arctic Norway
CK-4329 Arctic Tern - In flight over the sea June - Varranger Fjord - Arctic Norway Sterna paradisaea Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Arctic Tern - Flying low over the sea -June - Varranger Arctic Norway
CK-4328 Arctic Tern - Flying low over the sea June - Varranger Arctic Norway Sterna paradisaea Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Arctic Tern - Resting on shingle - June -Varranger Arctic Norway
CK-4327 Arctic Tern - Resting on shingle June - Varranger Arctic Norway Sterna paradisaea Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Arctic Skua's - In flight parasitising - Arctic Tern [Sterna paradisaea] - June - Varranger Fjord - Arctic Norway
CK-4326 Arctic Skuas - In flight parasitising / trying to seal food from Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) June - Varranger Fjord - Arctic Norway Stercorarius parasiticus Chris Knights Please note that

Arctic Skua - In flight parasitising - Arctic Terns [Sterna paradisaea]- June-Varanger Fjord- Arctic Norway
CK-4324 Arctic Skua - In flight parasitising / trying to seal food from Arctic Terns (Sterna paradisaea) June - Varanger Fjord - Arctic Norway Stercorarius parasiticus Chris Knights Please note that

Arctic Skua's and Arctic Terns - [Sterna paradisaea] iun flight over the sea - June- Varanger Fjord- Arctic Noway
CK-4323 Arctic Skua's and Arctic Terns - (Sterna paradisaea) in flight over the sea June - Varanger Fjord - Arctic Noway Stercorarius parasiticus Chris Knights Please note that prints are for

Black Tern - Perched on wooden dead tree trunk
CK-2784 Black Tern - Perched on wooden dead tree trunk Chlidonias niger Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Damara Tern Namibia, Africa
CH-3239 Damara Tern - on nest with egg Namibia, Africa Sterna balaenarum Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Peruvian Tern Peru
AGR-527 Peruvian Tern Peru Sterna lorata Alan Greensmith Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Tern
ROY-141 Common Tern - Silhouette of bird with wings open alighting on a favourite perch. Cleveland, England, UK Sterna hirundo Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Common Tern – takes fish at sunset Bedfordshire UK 004884
BB-1391 Common Tern takes fish at sunset Bedfordshire UK Sterna hirundo Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Tern fishing at sunset Bedfordshire UK 005012
BB-1406 Common Tern fishing at sunset Bedfordshire UK Sterna hirundo Brian Bevan Please note that prints are personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lesser Crested Tern
GKB-477 LESSER CRESTED TERN Sterna bengalensis Geoffrey K Brown Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Arctic Tern - Attacking Sheep that has entered breeding territory Shetland Mainland, UK BI010208
COS-1882 Arctic Tern - attacking sheep that has entered breeding territory Shetland Mainland, UK Sterna paradisea Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sooty Tern - flock in flight
WAT-7580 Sooty TERN - flock in flight Gygis alba M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Arctic Tern - parent bird with two chicks
USH-888 Arctic TERN - Parent bird with two chicks Sterna paradisaea A long distance migrant that makes an annual round trip from its Arctic or northern breeding range to the Antarctic

Arctic Tern - in flight
JD-17862 Arctic TERN - in flight 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

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In the picturesque seaside boating scene, a flock gracefully glides through the air, their wings spread wide against the backdrop of clear blue skies. Among them is the magnificent Arctic tern, with its striking white plumage and sleek body. This particular moment was captured on camera by an avid photographer on Inner Farne, one of the enchanting Farne Islands in Northumberland. Picture No. 11014681 showcases these incredible birds in flight as they navigate effortlessly above the sparkling sea. Nearby, fishermen can be seen tending to their lobster and crab pots, their presence a testament to the rich marine life that attracts these elegant creatures. The Arctic tern's journey takes it far beyond this tranquil coastal scene; it ventures all the way to Arctic Norway where it displays its vibrant feathers on tundra landscapes during mating season in June. Another breathtaking photograph captures this magical display of courtship amidst Varanger's pristine wilderness. Iceland becomes another stage for these avian acrobats as an Arctic tern hovers mid-air with astonishing precision and grace. The slow shutter speed used accentuates its blurred motion, creating a mesmerizing effect that truly encapsulates nature's wonders. Back at dusk in Northumberland's Farne Islands, an Arctic Tern proudly carries a sand eel in its beak—a testament to its skillful hunting abilities and vital role within this delicate ecosystem. Not limited to just one species, other it also make appearances throughout these captivating images. An adult Common Tern diligently brings food back to its young ones on Isles of Scilly during July while an Inca Tern strikes a pose for portrait-worthy perfection at Paracas National Reserve in Peru. These stunning photographs serve as windows into the world of terns—creatures whose beauty knows no bounds whether they are soaring across vast oceans or perched upon rocky cliffs. They remind us of nature's artistry and inspire awe for our feathered friends who grace our planet with their presence.