AVIAN AQUANAUTS: THE WONDERS OF WADING BIRDS

From the reedy banks to shallow ponds, wading birds rule their watery domains. These graceful creatures are masters of poise as they waddle through the water, searching for tasty morsels. Their extended limbs help them to navigate murky pools, while their keen eyesight spots even the dearest of prey. Many wading birds, like the iconic heron or th