AVIAN AQUANAUTS: THE WONDERS OF WADING BIRDS

From the marshy edges to trickling streams, wading birds rule their watery domains. These graceful athletes are masters of balance as they amble through the water, sniffing for tasty morsels. Their extended limbs aid them to navigate sunlit waters, while their piercing gaze spots even the smallest of prey. Some wading birds, like the iconic heron