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Arctic tern

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The Arctic tern is a small bird.

2009 07 02 - Arctic tern nesting on Farne Islands.JPG
2009 07 02 - Arctic tern nesting on Farne Islands.JPG
It flies a very long way each year. It travels from the north to the south. This helps the bird see two summers. It eats small fish for food. Can you imagine flying that far?
2009 07 02 - Arctic tern nesting on Farne Islands.JPG
2009 07 02 - Arctic tern nesting on Farne Islands.JPG

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