AVIAN AQUANAUTS: THE WONDERS OF WADING BIRDS

From the marshy edges to sunlit lakes, wading birds rule their watery domains. These graceful athletes are masters of balance as they amble through the water, peering for tasty morsels. Their extended limbs help them to navigate murky pools, while their sharp vision spots even the tiniest of prey. Many wading birds, like the iconic heron or the e