AVIAN AQUANAUTS: THE WONDERS OF WADING BIRDS

From the reedy banks to sunlit lakes, wading birds rule their watery domains. These graceful athletes are masters of steadiness as they waddle through the water, sniffing for tasty meals. Their slender appendages aid them to navigate murky pools, while their piercing gaze spots even the tiniest of prey. Many wading birds, like the iconic heron or