AVIAN AQUANAUTS: THE WONDERS OF WADING BIRDS

From the reedy banks to shallow ponds, wading birds rule their watery domains. These graceful birds are masters of poise as they stalk through the water, peering for tasty morsels. Their slender appendages enable them to navigate sunlit waters, while their keen eyesight spots even the smallest of prey. Many wading birds, like the iconic heron or