Common Tern Collection

Common tern (Sterna hirundo) in flight over water, Hampstead Heath, London, UK, August

Common tern (Sterna hirundo) flying low over water. Hjalstaviken, Uppland, Sweden

Common tern (Sterna hirundo) close up in flight, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Common tern (Sterna hirundo) in flight, Norfolk, UK, August

Common tern (Sterna hirundo) is pictured in the Divjake-Karavasta lagoon National Park in Divjaka, Albania April 9, 2018. REUTERS/Florion Goga

Adult Common tern (Sterna hirundo) brooding two chicks. Long Island, New York, USA. June

Two Common terns (Sterna hirundo) in middle of aggressive encounter as one lands near nest with chick in it. Long Island, New York, USA. June

Common tern (Sterna hirundo) adult in breeding plumage flying, carrying fish for young, Long Island, New York, USA, June

Coming home at sunset
Siyu and Wei Photography

Common Tern (colour litho)
3121164 Common Tern (colour litho) by Wright, Magnus (1805-68), Ferdinand (1822-1906) & Wilhelm von (1810-87); (add.info.: Svenska Faglar efter Naturen och pa sten ritade)

Common tern (Sterna hirundo) catching a mayfly, Hjalstaviken, Uppland, Sweden. Nordic Nature Photo Competition 2021 Highly Commended - Nordic Bird Photo of the Year category

Palmipedes, Swimming Birds (colour litho)
6016766 Palmipedes, Swimming Birds (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palmipedes, Swimming Birds)

Eggs: Roseate Tern: Common Tern: etc, illustration from British Birds
740863 Eggs:Roseate Tern:Common Tern:etc, illustration from British Birds by Kirkman & Jourdain, 1966 (colour litho) by Gronvold

The Arctic Tern, The Common Tern (chromolitho)
3623081 The Arctic Tern, The Common Tern (chromolitho) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arctic Tern, The Common Tern)

Different kinds of waterbirds (coloured engraving)
997576 Different kinds of waterbirds (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Black Skimmer, 1864 (colour litho)
999038 Black Skimmer, 1864 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populAaren Naturgeschichte der VAogel in ihren)

Common tern, Sterna hirundo, and yellow wagtail, Motacilla flava
6338168 Common tern, Sterna hirundo, and yellow wagtail, Motacilla flava by Donovan, Edward (1768-1837); (add.info.: Common tern, Sterna hirundo, and yellow wagtail, Motacilla flava)

Parenthood
Magnus Renmyr

Common Tern - Stern a fluvia tilis, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Common Tern - Stern a fluvia tilis, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Common Tern in flight, Sterna hirundo, Netherlands

Common Tern calling, Sterna hirundo

Common Tern with fish in its bill flying to its nest to feed her young chicks, Sterna hirundo, Netherlands

Sterna hirundo, Common Tern feeding young with fish

Common Tern flying with fish above Black-headed Gull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus, Sterna hirundo

Sterna hirundo, Common Tern wings up

Common Tern adult flying and calling, Sterna hirundo

Common Tern and Black Tern flying, Sterna hirundo, Chlidonias niger

Common Tern perched on ground with fish in its beak, Sterna hirundo, Netherlands

Common Tern adult perched on pole in water, Sterna hirundo

Fishing Common Tern, Sterna hirundo

(Siberian) Common Tern, Sterna hirundo longipennis, Sterna hirundo, China

Common Tern catching a fish in sunset, Sterna hirundo

Breeding Common Tern, Sterna hirundo

Common Tern juvenile, Sterna hirundo

Common Tern with a chick, Sterna hirundo, Netherlands

Common Tern catching a fish, Sterna hirundo

Breeding Common Tern fighting with Eurasian Oystercatcher, Haematopus ostralegus, Sterna hirundo

Common Tern drinkeng in flight, Sterna hirundo

Common Tern volwassen op zijn nest, Sterna hirundo

Common Tern with fish, Sterna hirundo

Common Tern perched, Sterna hirundo

Common Tern standing on pole, Sterna hirundo

Common Tern adult with young begging for food, Sterna hirundo

Common Tern adult on nest with young falling, Sterna hirundo

Common Tern adult feeding its young, Sterna hirundo

Common Tern calling from rock, Sterna hirundo

(Siberian) Common Tern in flight above Happy Island, China, Sterna hirundo

Common Tern and black-tailed godwit in background, Sterna hirundo, The Netherlands

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The Common Tern, scientifically known as Sterna hirundo, is a captivating bird species found in various locations around the world. One such place is the Farne Islands in Northumberland, England, United Kingdom. Here, an adult they are be seen diligently brooding two adorable chicks, showcasing their nurturing nature. In Long Island, New York, USA during June, a fascinating encounter between two Common Terns unfolds. As one of them lands near its nest with a precious chick inside it, tensions rise and aggression fills the air. This intense moment captures the protective instincts of these remarkable birds. During winter in Freeville, New York, USA in December; a male Downy Woodpecker clings to a small tree trunk amidst orange foliage background. The scene portrays the resilience and adaptability of this species even in harsh weather conditions. In flight over different landscapes across the globe - from Tenerife in Canary Islands to Norfolk and London in the UK - Common Terns exhibit their graceful aerial skills. Their slender bodies effortlessly glide through the air as they search for prey or navigate their way back home at sunset. One striking image takes us to Divjake-Karavasta Lagoon National Park where a beautiful Common Tern poses against breathtaking scenery. This snapshot highlights not only their elegance but also emphasizes conservation efforts needed to protect their natural habitats. Breeding season brings out another incredible aspect of these birds' lives as an adult Common Tern flies while carrying fish for its hungry young ones on Long Island's shores during June. Witnessing this act of parental care reminds us of the interconnectedness within nature's delicate balance. A historical touch comes with a colour lithograph depicting a stunning illustration titled "Common Tern. " It serves as both an artistic representation and homage to this magnificent creature that has fascinated humans throughout time. Lastly but equally mesmerizing is observing a Common tern catching its prey -a mayfly- in Hjalstaviken, Uppland, Sweden.