21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A V-tern
A hunting Arctic tern uses the strong winds blowing down from the mountains to help it hover while picking its target. Tiny drops of water can be seen on its head. They are left over from its last dive.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
| Photo Location: | Akureyri, Iceland |
| Copyright: | © Alan Smith |