In honor of World Migratory Bird Day, let’s celebrate the Arctic Tern; the world record holder for migration. Learn fascinating facts about these birds in the story below.

Arctic tern on nest with eggs at a breeding colony in the Farne Islands

 

Arctic Tern

Arctic Tern with well-camouflaged chicks

 

Adult arctic tern landing in a field of flowers in Iceland

 

Arctic tern defending its nesting site. This bird migrates from the Arctic to the Antarctic enjoying both summers.

 

The Arctic Tern is soaring above the famous glacier lake Jökulsárlón in Iceland

 

Arctic Tern perched on a snag

 

Arctic tern flying close showing his wings and plumage

 


Learn to Sketch and Paint an Arctic Tern

Watch the recording of my Arctic Tern painting workshop as a free preview inside my course, Sketching Backyard Birds for Beginners.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT ARCTIC TERNS

Related Bird Resources on this Website

Here are some more stories, videos, and bird sketching resources I’ve written to keep you inspired about birds.

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