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 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
Watch my time-lapse video from a workshop on sketching and painting terns
Register for the full-length Arctic Tern Workshop here
LEARN MORE ABOUT ARCTIC TERNS
- All About Birds website
- Birds of the World website
- Untamed Science website
- National Geographic website
- Audubon Society website
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Here are some more stories, videos, and bird sketching resources I’ve written to keep you inspired about birds.
Top Avian Long Distance Migrants
My Costa Rica Birding Big (sketching) Day
Identifying Warblers in the Spring