Ian Nesbit

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Perhaps the most beautiful of all terns, the snow-white seabird sports a jet-black cap and long tail streamers. Photograph: Brian Burke
Ireland plays critical role in the protection of the most beautiful of terns

A conservation success story is confirmed by touch down in Ireland this month. Roseate terns have flown in from West Africa to Europe and most are now(...)

Roseate terns on Rockabill. Photograph: Alan Betson
Tern fights back with a little help from some friends but their survial is far from certain

Over the next few weeks a conservation success story will touch down in Ireland: roseate terns will fly in from West Africa to Europe to nest on Irela(...)