American Black Tern (Chlidonias niger surinamensis), Long Nanny, Northumberland.

A train trip to Northumberland took me to, amongst other places, Long Nanny where this returning visitor brought me much pleasure. This year she has mated with an Arctic Tern and produced three eggs which are due to hatch (if they are viable) shortly.
A subspecies of the Black Tern and another beautiful bird.
Video of Arctic Tern chicks and adults here: Speckled Fluffballs - Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) parents & chicks, Long Nanny, Northumberland.
• Speckled Fluffballs - ...
A history of the bird can be found here:
www.birdguides.com/articles/b...
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[@BirdBoxDevon]

What a bird!

[@thesetter]

A real beaut :)

[@DarylBradyLavis]

Truly stunning footage 😊

[@thesetter]

Thanks - easy as it chose to nest so near the Ranger’s hut!

[@FocusedNatureAndWildlifeByAJ]

Beautiful video 👍❤

[@thesetter]

Than you! Beautiful bird 👍🏻