14/07/2026
Kría 🖤🩶🤍
The Arctic tern, Arctic tern (kría in Icelandic), is one of Iceland's most remarkable summer visitors. These elegant birds migrate farther than any other animal on Earth, traveling between Antarctica and Iceland every year. A single Arctic tern can fly more than 70,000 kilometers (43,000 miles) annually! Just incredible.
Arctic terns arrive in Iceland in late spring to nest and raise their chicks during the long days of the Icelandic summer. They are fiercely protective parents and are famous for dive-bombing anyone who gets too close to their nests. If you've ever walked near a nesting area and suddenly felt a sharp peck on your head, you've likely met an Arctic tern defending its family!
Despite their small size, these birds spend much of their lives chasing summer, experiencing more daylight than almost any other creature on the planet. Watching an Arctic tern gracefully soaring above Iceland's coastline is a true sign that summer has arrived.
