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 waddle through the water, peering for tasty morsels. Their extended limbs aid them to navigate the depths, while their piercing gaze spots even the smallest of prey. Certain wading birds, like the iconic heron o