Tern Collection

Seaside boating scene
A couple push out their small motor boat into an estuary at the mouth of a small coastal river. This looks like a southern Norfolk or North Suffolk coastal view as the terns swoop overhead

Arctic tern in flight, Sterba paradisaea, Isle of May breeding colony, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) hovering above the ocean, Svalbard, Norway June

Picture No. 11014681
Arctic Tern - in flight white sky Iceland (Sterna paradisaea) Date:

Caspian Tern (Sterna caspia) in flight, diving for prey. Lake Ellesmere, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

Picture No. 12479832
Black Tern - adult terns courting - Germany Date:

Sooty tern
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

USA, Florida, South Lido Beach, Royal Tern courtship behavior, Sterna maxima

Common Tern - adult with food for young, Isles of Scilly, July
RES-407 Common Tern - adult with food for young Isles of Scilly, July. Sterna hirundo George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Arctic Tern - Displaying on tundra to mate - June - Varanger - Arctic Norway
CK-4330 Arctic Tern - Displaying on tundra to mate June - Varanger - Arctic Norway Sterna paradisaea Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Purple Salmon Pattern 2 Stroke
Bilge Paksoylu

Can I have one bite?
James Cai

Knot and Tern from South Walney Nature Reserve on the Cumbrian Coast, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Arctic terns (Sterna paradisaea), two in flight over nesting colony in field of buttercups (Ranunculus sp.), Keflavik, Iceland. Digital canvas expansion

Black terns (Chlidonias niger), pair on a perch, vocalizing during courtship (termed Erect Posture display), Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge, New York, USA, May

Royal tern (Sterna maxima) perching on a sand castle on a beach, Fort De Soto Park, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA, March

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

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) in flight with fish in beak for feeding chick, Machias Seal Island, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada, July

Two Roseate Tern Birds on a rock by water

Crested terns (Thalasseus bergii) flying over a coastal rock shelf in the early morning with waves breaking in the background. Long exposure. Skenes Creek, Victoria, Australia. July 2016

Adult Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) hovering / foraging. Northern Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Arctic Norway

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

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

Little Tern (Sterna albifrons) at the nest amongst Black oats (Avena strigosa) North Uist, Scotland, UK, July

Two Little terns (Sterna albifrons) at the nest amongst Black oats (Avena strigosa) growing on shell rich sands Machair, North Uist, Scotland, UK, June

Little tern (Sterna albifrons) at the nest amongst Black oats (Avena strigosa) growing on shell rich sands Machair, North Uist, Scotland, UK, June

Little tern (Sterna albifrons) with newly hatched chick, Gronant dunes, Denbighshire, Wales, UK, June

Little tern (Sterna albifrons) nest with three eggs in shingle ridge. County Wicklow, Ireland, June

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

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea), two fighting in mid-air. Machias Seal Island, New Brunswick / Maine, Canada / USA. July

Little Tern (Sterna albifrons) feeding chick, Sado Estuary, Portugal. June

Noddy Turns (Anous stolidus) pair on Heron Island, southern Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Royal terns (Sterna maxima) pair crossing bills during courtship behaviour, Fort DeSoto Park, Florida, USA

Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) in flight in front of building, Madeira Portugal August

Picture No. 12009516
Barnacle Goose - flock in flight - Germany Date:

Picture No. 12009515
Arctic Tern - adult bird in flight with a fish - Germany Date:

Picture No. 12009514
Arctic Tern - adult bird - Germany Date:

California least tern food exchange
Jack Zhang

Sooty Tern From Birds of America (1827)
John James Audubon

Cayenne Tern From Birds of America (1827)
John James Audubon

Bristol 171 Sycamore HR. 14 XJ385
Bristol 171 Sycamore HR.14 XJ385 (msn 13392), ex CFS on gate-guard duties at RAF Tern Hill in April 1976. (d/d 05/10/1956, w/o 25/10/1963 after an engine fire) Date: 1976

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

Southern Ocean, South Georgia, Larsen Harbor. This is a harbor off the Drygalski Fjord and its protection lends itself to glassy water and beautiful reflections. Date: 26-11-2009

Three Brown noddies / Common noddies (Anous stolidus) trying to steal a fish from a Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis), Santiago Island, Galapagos Islands, Pacific Ocean

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

USA, California, La Jolla. Royal terns and Scripps Pier at La Jolla Shores

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) in flight over nesting area in meadows near coast, Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland. July

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"Captivating Terns: A Glimpse into the Seaside Boating Scene and Arctic Majesty" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of terns, where seaside boating scenes come alive with their graceful presence. Picture No. 11014681 captures an awe-inspiring moment as an Arctic tern soars through the sky, its wings outstretched against a backdrop of endless ocean in Svalbard, Norway. In Picture No. 12479832, witness the mesmerizing dance of Arctic terns, their elegant flight patterns weaving intricate tapestries above the tundra in Varanger, Arctic Norway. These magnificent creatures display their courtship behavior on South Lido Beach in Florida, USA – Royal Terns engaging in a captivating ritual to find their perfect mate. The Common Tern takes center stage on Isles of Scilly during July; an adult carrying food for its young showcases the tender bond between parent and offspring. Meanwhile, on Farne Islands off Northumberland's coast in England's United Kingdom (UK), we encounter another species - Sterna hirundo or Common Tern - gracefully gliding across azure waters. Traveling further south to Padre Island National Seashore in Texas reveals a vibrant community of shorebirds including our beloved terns. Here they coexist harmoniously amidst breathtaking coastal landscapes. From icy arctic territories to sun-kissed shores around the globe, these versatile birds captivate us with their beauty and resilience. Whether hovering above Norwegian oceans or displaying courtship rituals on sandy beaches worldwide –terns continue to inspire wonder and admiration among nature enthusiasts everywhere.