Sandwich tern
Scientific name: Sterna sandvicensis
Found around our coasts during the breeding season, the large Sandwich tern can be spotted diving into the sea for fish such as sandeels. It nests in colonies on sand and shingle beaches, and islands.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 36-41cmWingspan: 95-105cm
Weight: 210-260g
Average lifespan: 12 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Amber under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021).