AVIAN AQUANAUTS: THE WONDERS OF WADING BIRDS

From the reedy banks to shallow ponds, wading birds rule their watery domains. These graceful athletes are masters of steadiness as they amble through the water, peering for tasty morsels. Their long legs enable them to navigate the depths, while their keen eyesight spots even the smallest of prey. Many wading birds, like the iconic heron or the