Where to see
Arctic Tern
Sterna paradisaea
Thingvellir National Park leads · 4 parks ranked by real sighting rates
Parks Ranked
Share of wildlife watchers reporting an Arctic Tern during a day in the park, from citizen-science data (GBIF)
| # | Park | Country | Sighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thingvellir National Park | 🇮🇸 Iceland | |
| 2 | Vatnajokull National Park | 🇮🇸 Iceland | |
| 3 | Katmai National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 4 | Nahanni National Park | 🇨🇦 Canada |
Quick answers
Which is the best park to see an Arctic Tern?
Thingvellir National Park (Iceland) — about 64% of wildlife watchers report a Arctic Tern sighting there, the highest of the 4 parks in our data.
Where else can I see an Arctic Tern?
Vatnajokull National Park (about 56%), Katmai National Park (about 20%), Nahanni National Park (about 19%) are the next best options.