Tern Collection (page 7)

Black-Fronted and White-Fronted Terns
Black Fronted Tern Tarapirohe, Chlidonias albostriatus. White Fronted Tern Tara, Sterna striata. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand

ouglas C-47 N718A aO - Tern - Beirut
Douglas C-47 N718A aO Tern at Beirut 10th June 1955 Date: 1955

Black skimmer, Rynchops niger, and common tern, Sterna hirundo.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris, France

USA, Florida, Fort De Soto Park, Tierra Verde Key. White blur of terns taking flight. Credit as: Arthur Morris / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Florida, Captiva. Portrait of royal tern head showing tongue. Credit as: Arthur Morris / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Arctic Terns, courtship

Baja, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. Royal Terns (Sterna maxima) on an intertidal rock at Punta Baja on Isla Carmen on the Sea of Cortez

Europe, Iceland, Reykjavik. Arctic tern hovering
Iceland, Reykjavik. Arctic tern hovering. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Europe, Iceland, Vik. Arctic tern flying with small fish in beak
Iceland, Vik. Arctic tern flying with small fish in beak. Credit as: Bill Young / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Antarctica, South Georgia, Grytviken. Antarctic Tern stands on post. Credit as: Don Grall / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Picture No. 11806920
Sooty Tern in flight Michaelmas Cay Great Barrier Reef Queensland Australia. Date:

Picture No. 11806917
Sooty Tern in flight Michaelmas Cay Great Barrier Reef Queensland Australia. Date:

Picture No. 11806919
Sooty Tern in flight Michaelmas Cay Great Barrier Reef Queensland Australia. Date:

Least tern bird lithograph 1890
Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania by B.H.Warren M.D. 1890

Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) in flight

Arctic terns in flight

Illustration of Fairy tern (Sterna nereis) sitting on egg balanced on fork of branches, view from below

Forsters tern flight

Forsters Tern on flight

Here you go babe
A male Forsters Tern offers its fresh catch to the soul mate during nesting season

Food Exchange
Forsters Terns food exchange ritual during nesting season

Forsters Tern Food Exchange
Forsters Tern food exchange ritual during nesting season

Tern vs Gull
An Elegant Tern being chased by a California Gull over a fresh catch

Incoming Tern with fish
An Elegant Tern with its fresh catch pose

The Feeding
An Elegant Tern being fed by its parent

One Popular Anchovy
A Surf Scoter trying to steal a fresh fish caught by an Elegant Tern

Tern Feeding
A young tern being fed but her parent

Elegant Tern Twisting
An Elegant Tern captured mid-air during a twist or rotate which terns do to help shake off the water from their feathers just after they fly back up out of the water

Tern in flight above sea

Picture No. 11671987
Antarctic Tern in flight. Date:

The Common Tern, illustration from A History of British Birds by William Yarrell
XJF486311 The Common Tern, illustration from A History of British Birds by William Yarrell, first published 1843 (woodcut) by Yarrell

Arctic Tern Pair

Arctic Tern Fishing

Large-billed Tern (Phaetusa simplex), Northern Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Pacific Swallow (Hirundo tahitica), young begging for food in nest under eave, Taiwan, Asia

Air fight between two Sandwich Terns -Sterna sandvicensis-, Texel, The Netherlands

Arctic Tern -Sterna paradisaea-, adult bird in flight, Eidersperrwerk, North Frisia, Germany, Europe

Cape Cormorant or Cape Shag -Phalacrocorax capensis-, adult flying, landing, Bettys Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Common Tern -Sterna hirundo- in flight, Apetlon, Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, Europe

Arctic Tern -Sterna paradisaea- in flight, Snaefellsnes, Iceland

Common White Terns -Gygis alba-, Marianne Island, Seychelles, Africa, Indian Ocean

Sandwich Tern -Sterna sandvicensis-, Texel, The Netherlands, Europe

Sandwich Tern -Sterna sandvicensis-, with fish in beak, Texel, The Netherlands, Europe

Common Tern -Sterna hirundo- attacking Sandwich Tern -Sterna sandvicensis-, Texel, The Netherlands, Europe

Sandwich Tern -Sterna sandvicensis-, handing over fish to partner in flight, Texel, The Netherlands, Europe

First flight tests of a young Sandwich Tern -Sterna sandvicensis-, Texel, The Netherlands, Europe

Sandwich Tern -Sterna sandvicensis- with chick, Texel, The Netherlands, Europe

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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.