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 stalk through the water, sniffing for tasty morsels. Their long legs enable them to navigate the depths, while their piercing gaze spots even the tiniest of prey. Some wading birds, like the iconic heron or the eleg