THE MORECAMBE TERN“The Morecambe Tern” is not a new species. It refers to the Tern Project on Morecambe seafront that was developed by Lancaster City Council, starting in 1994. This is a major programme of public art that celebrates Morecambe’s birds, wildlife and scenic views across to the Lakeland hills. Sculptures on these themes have been spread along the seafront on Marine Drive Central from The Platform to the RNLI shop, including several on the Stone Jetty out into the Bay. Associated with the sculptures is “The Flock of Words” and the Eric Morecambe Stage, which are the themes of other photo guides in this series.

Part of the Sea Wall sculpture

The feather design on the Promenade

Steel silhouette of the Lakeland hills beyond

The silhouette in detail

Shags – Midland Hotel beyond

The Winter Gardens beyond the railings

The Stone Jetty

Cormorant looking over to the Lakeland hills

The Stone Jetty

The Stone Jetty’s mythical bird

Cormorants on the Stone Jetty

Cormorants on a traffic island near The Platform

Text and photographs – Gordon Clark. For more information about the Tern Project, see this website:http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/sports-and-leisure/parks-and-open-spaces/morecambe-promenade/tern-project/