Arctic Terns | Globetrotting Dive-bombers

About this episode

The episode explores the unique migration and protective behavior of Arctic Terns at the Farne Islands.

The Farne Islands in the North Sea, off the coast of Northumberland, have a very special species of seabird during the summer that fiercely protects its young with its dive-bombing technique. However, it’s the Arctic Terns’ ability to fly thousands of miles during their migration from the Arctic Circle to the Antarctic Circle that really sets them apart. Join Rosie and Rangers Dan Iceton and Tom Hendry on Inner Farne as they spend time with the Arctic Terns and experience their dive-bombing tactics first-hand. [Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more. Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor. www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts Production: Hosts: Rosie Holdsworth and Dan Iceton Producer: Katy Kelly Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez Contributor: Tom Hendry Discover More: Find out more about The Farne Islands: Our…

People in this episode

Hosts: Rosie Holdsworth, Dan Iceton

Guest: Tom Hendry

Topics covered

• seabirds
• migration
• dive-bombing
• Farne Islands
• nature
• wildlife

Keywords

• Arctic Terns
• migration
• Farne Islands
• seabirds
• dive-bombing
• Northumberland
• wildlife

Sponsors

Cotswold Outdoor

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Farne Islands, Northumberland, Arctic Circle, Antarctic Circle

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