DSC2475 Arctic Tern..
Arctic Tern - Sterna Pradisaea
With its long tail streamers and general shape the Arctic tern deserves the local name of 'sea swallow'. Appearing white with a black cap, it is largely coastal although it can be seen inland on migration. It depends on a healthy marine environment and some colonies have been affected by fish shortages.
Arctic terns are the ultimate long distance migrants - summer visitors to the UK and winter visitors to the Antarctic.
DSC2475 Arctic Tern..
Arctic Tern - Sterna Pradisaea
With its long tail streamers and general shape the Arctic tern deserves the local name of 'sea swallow'. Appearing white with a black cap, it is largely coastal although it can be seen inland on migration. It depends on a healthy marine environment and some colonies have been affected by fish shortages.
Arctic terns are the ultimate long distance migrants - summer visitors to the UK and winter visitors to the Antarctic.