Arctic Tern
Arctic Tern / sterna paradisaea. Inner Farne, Northumberland. 02/07/24.
This protective adult perched on a conveniently low wooden post, keeping a close eye on its nest on the ground below.
Its mate tried to incubate their two chicks during a rain shower. Sometimes the chicks took advantage of the warmth and shelter offered, but often peeped out to see if another meal had arrived!
BEST VIEWED LARGE.
Arctic Tern
Arctic Tern / sterna paradisaea. Inner Farne, Northumberland. 02/07/24.
This protective adult perched on a conveniently low wooden post, keeping a close eye on its nest on the ground below.
Its mate tried to incubate their two chicks during a rain shower. Sometimes the chicks took advantage of the warmth and shelter offered, but often peeped out to see if another meal had arrived!
BEST VIEWED LARGE.