With its long tail streamers and general shape the Arctic tern deserves the local name of 'sea swallow'. Appearing white with a black cap, it is largely coastal although it can be seen inland on migration. It depends on a healthy marine environment and some colonies have been affected by fish shortages. Arctic terns are the ultimate long distance migrants - summer visitors to the UK and winter visitors to the Antarctic. (RSPB)
Great species and great pictures Bob, I like no. 2 the best because you can see what is important to identify this species: the tail that is longer than and wings.
Hi Bob Wonderful capture of this most beautiful Arctic Tern. I prefer the first and last shots as you can see the eye looking at you. I see form another comment that you say'it is easy' but not for me with my camera. Have a great weekend. Margaret
Beautiful red colour on the bird!
ReplyDeleteGreat species and great pictures Bob, I like no. 2 the best because you can see what is important to identify this species: the tail that is longer than and wings.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Marianne
These are so elegant Bob!
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Irmi
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DeleteGreat bird, great shots Bob.
ReplyDeleteThat is one spiffy-looking bird!
ReplyDeleteIt likes it up there, Shetland Isles.
DeleteWowwowwow!!! What color lipstick is this???
ReplyDeleteWhite-black-red - how elegant! :-)
Great photos Bob! :-)
handsome devils!
ReplyDeleteLovely images Bob...
ReplyDeleteHola Bob magnificas fotografias de esta viajera ave.Un abrazo
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Antonio.
Deletehij staat er prachtig op vooral de laatste.
ReplyDeleteBob again splendor pictures of this beautiful terns great to be so close to view and capture!
ReplyDeletegrt,
Annie
http://anniezon.blogspot.nl/
It's easy, honestly.
DeleteSo lovely with that ruby red beak.
ReplyDeleteBob, Great shots!
ReplyDeleteHi Bob Wonderful capture of this most beautiful Arctic Tern. I prefer the first and last shots as you can see the eye looking at you. I see form another comment that you say'it is easy' but not for me with my camera. Have a great weekend. Margaret
ReplyDeleteExcellent shots Bob.
ReplyDeleteThey certainly are long distance travellers.
They travelled quite some distance Keith.
DeleteEspecialmente bellas la primera y última fotografía en las que has captado perfectamente el brillo de su mirada. Un abrazo,
ReplyDeleteEspecially beautiful the first and last picture you've captured perfectly the brightness of his eyes. A hug,
Thanks a lot Miguel.
DeleteThis a great set of photos Bob and the post sets it off.
ReplyDeletepeter
Ah, you recognized the post Peter.
DeleteGreat shots
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Thanks Krishna.
Deletebeautiful birds and captures you made too Bob
ReplyDeleteYes Carole, they are beauties.
Deletean awesome bird
ReplyDeleteThe Artic you say? Wow...
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL, my dearest friend...BEAUTIFUL
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BShell
blueshell.azurara.net
Thanks so much.
DeleteBuenas capturas Bob.Un abrazo
ReplyDeleteIt's good to hear from you, cheers Isidro.
DeleteGood catch Bob. Nice bird. Good Sunday friend :))
ReplyDeleteA hug.
Thank you for your comments Laura.
DeleteVery nice and I love Swallows and so anything called by that name is wonderful. Happy Father's Day Bob~
ReplyDeleteJej czerwony dziób jest cudny. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteIts beak is wonderful. Yours.
What a beautiful bird Bob!!Great captures and close ups!!!!
ReplyDeleteDimi..