Arctic Terns in flight Sterna paradisaea

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The breeding colony of Arctic Terns found in the dunes to the south of Beadnell on the Northumberland coast is the only mainland breeding colony for these long distance migrants

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Location: Beadnell, Northumberland, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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