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| Image Description: |
An Arctic Tern silhouetted against the sky |
| Image notes: |
This one appears to be anxious to defend it's territory. Sometimes diving on intruders. |
| Species in Image: |
Arctic Tern |
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| Old Haa Image Reference Number: |
btc01547 |
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| Common Name |
Arctic Tern |
| Latin Name |
Sterna paradisœa |
| Shetland Name |
Tirrick |
| Latin Group Name |
Charadriiformes |
| Latin Family Name |
Laridae |
| Common Family Name |
Terns |
| Description |
Summer visitor. Recent surveys found almost 2500 breeding pairs, however, since the year 2000 breeding success has been extremely poor due to, it seems, the non-appearance of sandeel shoals. |
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