Maxwell with Common Tern (IMAGE) University of Washington Caption Marine scientist Sara Maxwell with a common tern, a highly migratory species that travels from the coast of Virginia to South America and back in a single year. Credit Sara Maxwell, University of Washington Usage Restrictions With credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.