Wild Wonders of Europe / Wothe / European beech (Fagus sylvatica) forest, with Tinder fungus (Fomes fomentarius) growing on the trunk of a tree, Stuzica primeval Forest, Unesco World Heritage Site, Poloniny National Park, Western Carpathians, Slovakia, Europe, May 2009

Hanne & Jens Eriksen / Bridled tern (Sterna anaethetus) adult in flight. Masirah Island, Oman.

Hanne & Jens Eriksen / Bridled tern {Sterna anaethetus} close-up with bill open, Masirah, Oman

Hanne & Jens Eriksen / Bridled tern {Sterna anaethetus} on breeding ground, Masirah, Oman

Hanne & Jens Eriksen / Bridled tern {Sterna anaethetus} in flight, Masirah, Oman

Hanne & Jens Eriksen / Bridled tern {Sterna anaethetus} on plank at sea, off the coast of Muscat, Oman

Chris Gomersall / Bridled tern {Sterna anaethetus} calling, Cousin Island, Seychelles

Hanne & Jens Eriksen / Bridled tern (Sterna anaethetus) perched on shrubs, Shinzi Island, Oman

Hanne & Jens Eriksen / Bridled tern (Sterna anaethetus) standing on rocks, Shaghaf Island, Oman

Hanne & Jens Eriksen / Bridled tern (Sterna anaethetus) perched on shrubs, Masirah, Oman

Hanne & Jens Eriksen / Bridled tern {Sterna anaethetus} in flight, tail spread out, Daymaniyats, Oman

Hanne & Jens Eriksen / Bridled tern {Sterna anaethetus} in flight, landing, Daymaniyats, Oman

Hanne & Jens Eriksen / Bridled tern {Sterna anaethetus} in flight, landing position, legs down, Daymaniyats, Oman