AVIAN AQUANAUTS: THE WONDERS OF WADING BIRDS

From the marshy edges to shallow ponds, wading birds rule their watery domains. These graceful athletes are masters of steadiness as they waddle through the water, peering for tasty morsels. Their slender appendages aid them to navigate sunlit waters, while their keen eyesight spots even the smallest of prey. Many wading birds, like the iconic he