Arctic Tern attacking birder, Farne Islands

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Arctic Tern attacking birder, Farne Islands - Arctic Tern
Inner Farne, Farne Islands National Nature Reserve, Northumberland (June 2016)

The boat trip to Inner Farne was run by Billy Shiel's Boats. It was not possible to land on Staple Island so our allotted time on Inner Farne was extended. A protective hat is highly recommended when landing on Inner Farne!

Status is Least Concern. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) / Wikipedia
Arctic Tern Sterna paradisaea / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Arctic Tern Sterna paradisaea
Cornell Lab of Ornithology / Arctic Tern Sterna paradisaea

Shooting Time 13:43
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/2500
Av(Aperture Value) 5.0
Exposure Compensation +1/3
ISO Speed 200


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