The Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) is a seabird of the ternfamily, Sternidae. This bird has a circumpolar breeding distribution covering the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America (as far south as Brittany and Massachusetts). The species is strongly migratory, seeing two summers each year as it migrates along a convoluted route from its northern breeding grounds to the Antarctic coast for the southern summer and back again about six months later. Recent studies have shown average annual roundtrip lengths of about 70,900km (44,100mi) for birds nesting in Iceland and Greenland and c. 90,000km (56,000mi) for birds nesting in the Netherlands. These are by far the longest migrations known in the animal kingdom. The Arctic tern flies as well as glides through the air, performing almost all of its tasks in the air. It nests once every one to three years (depending on its mating cycle); once it has finished nesting it takes to the sky for another long southern migration.
Arctic Tern (1973 – 13 July 1998) was an American-bred, French-trained Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. He was campaigned at the highest level in Europe for three seasons, winning four of his twenty-one races including the Prix Thomas Bryon in 1975, the Prix de Fontainebleau in 1976) and the Prix Ganay (1977). He was also placed in several major races including the Prix Lupin and the Eclipse Stakes. After his retirement from racing, Arctic Tern became a successful breeding stallion with the best of his progeny being Bering.
Background
Arctic Tern was a chestnut horse with a white blaze and four white socks, bred in Virginia by his owner Mrs John S. Knight's Keswick Stables. He was from the last American crop of foals sired by Sea-Bird one of the highest-rated horses of the twentieth century who won the Epsom Derby and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 1965. His other progeny included the Arc winner Allez France and the Champion HurdlerSea Pigeon. Sea-Bird returned to France in 1973 but died later that year. Arctic Tern's dam, Bubbling Beauty, was of no use as a racehorse, finishing unplaced in both her races and had little impact as a broodmare before or after she produced Arctic Tern. She did, however, come from an excellent family, being a half-sister to the dams of Northern Dancer and Halo. The colt was blind in his right eye, but his disability seldom caused him any problems. He was sent to race in Europe where he was trained by John Fellows and ridden in most of his races by Maurice Philipperon.
Bees, butterflies, moths, and wasps have seen significant drops in numbers, while seabirds, including the globally threatened Arctic tern, have been severely affected by the unpredictable conditions.
It describes the apparent decline of birds such as the globally threatened Arctic tern as “very shocking” and mentions diseases that are striking the white-clawed crayfish and sycamores ... Terns suffered ...
... distinctive shape; the black-legged Kittiwakes on a tiny island in a fjord and the hundreds of Arctic terns famous for their commute of more than 44,000 miles every year from the Arctic to Antarctica.
Should you feed birds in the winter?. Birds that remain in colder climates face challenges in locating food during the winter months. unbranded - Lifestyle... Notable sightings included an arctic tern and a red-throated loon ...
LazyBearLodge is run by Arctic guide Wally Daudrich...Running a gauntlet of diving Arctic terns protecting their eggs tucked into grassy tufts, Grant led us across to a freshwater pool where two bears were swimming.
The island’s seabird population — including puffins, Arctic terns, razorbills, guillemots, and black-legged kittiwakes — vastly outnumbers its human inhabitants, estimated at a ratio of 50,000 to one.
The island’s wildlife, including Arctic terns, puffins, black-legged kittiwakes, razorbills, and guillemots, significantly outnumbers the human population ... By 2047, projections indicate that Grímsey will no longer lie within the Arctic Circle.
Puffins, Arctic terns, razorbills, and guillemots are the most common birds here, making it a true paradise for birdwatchers.116366038The wildlife here isn’t just about birds ... enjoy its Arctic beauty.
Almost two thirds of Scotland’s seabird species have declined over the past 20 years, with eight, including the Arctic tern, kittiwake and black-headed gull dropping in numbers by more than 50 per cent, according to official figures ....
It’s the most wonderful time of the year but the most costly too; and yet there are many wonderful things to do for free or on modest budgets ... heritageireland.ieStargazing ... Look out for brent geese, bar-tailed godwits and common and Arctic terns ... .
The pupils carried out some building projects while staying on Swona (Gordonstoun School/PA Wire) ... It is a breeding colony for puffins, arctic terns and razorbills, and is visited by orcas, dolphins, pilot whales and minke whales. Also Read ... Also Read.
If you want to know more about these amazing creatures and the surprising reasons behind their long journeys, read on!Arctic Tern115837051The Arctic tern is a unique bird and is famous for its ...
