Series of shots of numerous common terns in nesting site, shots of courtship and mating behaviour (5:05). MLS of several terns in water near beach (0:12). MLS of a small group of shorebirds (dunlins) foraging on beach. PULL FOCUS to CS of terns, reverse shot (0:37). Slow motion shots of terns in flight, hovering and landing on nesting site (1:30).