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 amble through the water, sniffing for tasty treats. Their slender appendages aid them to navigate the depths, while their keen eyesight spots even the tiniest of prey. Certain wading birds, like the iconic heron or