Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) in Flight
Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) in Flight

The Common Tern has long tails which have earned them the nickname 'sea-swallow'. They frequently hover over water before plunging down for a fish. This image shows hovering and was taken along the Varadero coastline in Cuba.

Location: Varadero, Cuba

Photographer: Dave Saunders

Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) in Flight

The Common Tern has long tails which have earned them the nickname 'sea-swallow'. They frequently hover over water before plunging down for a fish. This image shows hovering and was taken along the Varadero coastline in Cuba.

Location: Varadero, Cuba

Photographer: Dave Saunders