Terns

Sandwich Terns -Hodbarrow RSPB reserve,is the only breeding area for these terns in the whole of the north of the country.

Little Tern.Sadly this species does seem to be in decline .Not as many pairs breed in the reserve now,as in the past.They do arrive and begin their nesting programme,but they are at risk to the Gulls who also breed on the reserve,and often their eggs and chicks are taken by predators..

Juvenile Artic Tern.This was a one off shot taken 3 years ago of a young Arctic Tern who had stopped off for a rest on the sea defences here at Haverigg.Quality not good,but thought I would show it here,as it does include the diversity of species who pass through our area.

Pair of Common Terns-Taken in the Hodbarrow reserve.

Little Tern-with his freshly caught sea eel.

Sandwich Tern -flying across to the nesting site in the reserve with food for the hungry chicks.

Sandwich Tern courtship ritual.A fish is the offering.If the partner rejects,then the male returns the unwanted gift to the sea.

Slide Show-assorted Tern shots can be seen in the following image

Slide show-Assorted Tern photos

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