Arctic Terns (Sterna paradisaea) on the Farne Islands in Northumberland at breeding time return to their nests with food for their chicks

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The huge population of Arctic Terns come together to nest and breed each year on the Farne Islands, just off the north east coast of England

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Size: 4256px × 2832px
Location: Farne Islands, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © SO-Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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