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 steadiness as they amble through the water, sniffing for tasty meals. Their slender appendages aid them to navigate sunlit waters, while their piercing gaze spots even the smallest of prey. Certain wading birds, like the iconic h