Sternidae Collection

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

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:

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

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

Seagulls on a coast with lighthouse, lithograph, published in 1883
Seagulls on a coast with lighthouse. Lithograph after a drawing by Fedor Flinzer (German author and illustrator, 1832 - 1911), published in 1883

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

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

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

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

Black tern (Chlidonias niger) hunting over water in prairie wetland for emerging midges (Chironomidae) Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Montana, USA. June

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Little Tern - adult tern in flight - Germany Date: 19-Jun-18

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Little Tern - adult tern in flight - Germany Date: 19-Jun-18

Brown noddy (Anous stolidus) perching on rock face, Isabela Island, Galapagos, South America

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

Greater crested tern (Thalasseus bergii) flying over a breaking waves on a stormy day, with a rainbow in the background, Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia. Cropped

Roseate Tern, 1835. Creator: Robert Havell
Roseate Tern, 1835

Noddy Tern, 1835. Creator: Robert Havell
Noddy Tern, 1835

Cayenne Tern, 1835. Creator: Robert Havell
Cayenne Tern, 1835

Sandwich Tern, 1835. Creator: Robert Havell
Sandwich Tern, 1835

Lesser Tern, 1836. Creator: Robert Havell
Lesser Tern, 1836

Great Tern, 1836. Creator: Robert Havell
Great Tern, 1836

Arctic Tern, 1835. Creator: Robert Havell
Arctic Tern, 1835

Sooty Tern, 1834. Creator: Robert Havell
Sooty Tern, 1834

Marsh Tern, 1838. Creator: Robert Havell
Marsh Tern, 1838

Black Tern, 1835. Creator: Robert Havell
Black Tern, 1835

Hydrochelidon nigra. Creators: John Gould, Henry Constantine Richter
Hydrochelidon nigra

Havells Tern and Trudeaus Tern, 1838. Creator: Robert Havell
Havells Tern and Trudeaus Tern, 1838

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) pair mating, on rocks on beach. Hailuoto, Finland. May

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"Captivating Moments with Sternidae: A Glimpse into the Lives of Terns" Majestic and agile, an Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) hovers effortlessly above the vast expanse of the ocean in Svalbard, Norway. June brings a sense of anticipation as these remarkable birds embark on their annual migration. Picture No. 12479832 captures the beauty of a Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) amidst the rugged landscapes of Farne Islands, Northumberland, England. United Kingdom's coastal charm provides an ideal habitat for these graceful creatures. Witnessing an adult Common tern (Sterna hirundo) brooding two precious chicks evokes warmth and tenderness in Long Island, New York, USA during June. Nature's miracles unfold before our eyes. In a moment filled with tension and aggression, two Common terns (Sterna hirundo) engage in a mid-air encounter near their nest housing vulnerable chicks in Long Island, New York, USA during June—a reminder that parenthood comes with its challenges. Amidst fields adorned with vibrant buttercups lies a nesting colony where Arctic terns (Sterna paradisaea) gracefully soar through the air—an enchanting sight that showcases nature's harmony at its finest. Perched atop a sand castle on Fort De Soto Park beach stands a regal Royal tern (Sterna maxima), embodying elegance against Florida's picturesque backdrop—a true symbol of coastal beauty. With fish securely held within its beak to feed hungry chicks awaiting back home on Machias Seal Island, an Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) soars triumphantly through the sky—nature's perfect provider. Against winter's orange foliage backdrop in Freeville, New York USA.