Arctic Tern with caught fish on return flight

I recently had the incredible opportunity to observe and photograph a male Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) during its return flight with a caught fish on the southern coast of Ireland. Witnessing this elegant bird in action was a truly remarkable experience. We positioned ourselves in an area known for Arctic Tern activity, hoping to capture… Continue reading Arctic Tern with caught fish on return flight

Vogelvielfalt auf Rockabill Island in Irland

Elegant flog der helle, fast weiße, Vogel über uns hinweg. Wir waren im Reich der Rosenseeschwalbe (Sterna dougallii). Der Tag dämmerte hell und klar, als wir den Pier verließen, und bereitete die Bühne für ein idyllisches Abenteuer. Das Personal war außerordentlich zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit. Es begann unsere Reise mit einem detaillierten Überblick über die Route… Continue reading Vogelvielfalt auf Rockabill Island in Irland

Roseate Terns at Lady’s Island in southern Ireland

Imagine walking along the tranquil shores of the Irish Sea and Atlantic Ocean, the rhythmic waves gently touching the sand. Suddenly a delicate bird catches your eye – its slender shape and graceful flight are a testament to nature’s elegance. This is the Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii), a very bright, graceful seabird that occasionally displays… Continue reading Roseate Terns at Lady’s Island in southern Ireland