Astillero Marshes Tern Cam

Wildlife Activity

This specialized wildlife webcam provides an extraordinary view of the Astillero Marshes Ornithological Reserve, focusing on the remarkable common tern colony (*Sterna hirundo*). The camera captures intimate moments of these migratory seabirds as they engage in nesting behaviors, incubation activities, and chick-rearing processes on specially designed floating platforms.

About the Astillero Marshes

Located in Santander Bay, this protected wetland reserve in Cantabria, Spain hosts the only common tern colony along the entire Cantabrian coast. The SEO BirdLife organization has installed artificial nesting platforms as part of their conservation efforts, creating a safe haven for these threatened seabirds since 2009.

Viewing Experience

Visitors can observe the complete breeding cycle of these elegant terns, from their spring arrival in March-April through their nesting period and chick development. The webcam offers real-time monitoring of this critical conservation site, showcasing the natural behaviors and survival strategies of one of Europe's most graceful seabird species.