ARCTIC TERN Sterna paradisaea An adult aggressively defends its nest from any perceived threat. June. Farne Islands, UK

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ARCTIC TERN Sterna paradisaea An adult, hovering directly in front of the sun, aggressively defends its nest from any perceived threat. June. Farne Islands, UK Parkinson

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Size: 4221px × 2848px
Location: Farne Islands, UK
Photo credit: © Andrew Parkinson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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