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Finding a Target

This is my favourite Tern image from my day out on the Farne Islands.

 

The Arctic Tern is one of the most aggressive terns, fiercely defensive of its nest and young. It will attack humans and large predators, usually striking the top or back of the head. Although it is too small to cause serious injury, it is still capable of drawing blood. Other birds can benefit from nesting in an area defended by Arctic Terns.

 

 

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Uploaded on June 19, 2011
Taken on June 2, 2011