Waders Collection (#6)

Ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticulus) running, South east Ireland, June 2009

Black tailed godwits (Limosa Limosa) fighting, Lake Belau, Moldova, June

Redshank (Tringa totanus) in flight, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June

Sanderling (Calidris alba) in breeding plumage, standing on shoreline, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June

Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) adult in spring, Scotland, UK, April

Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) silhouetted in water at sunrise, Brownsea Island, Dorset, England, UK, January. 2020VISION Book Plate

Sanderling (Calidris alba) in winter plumage feeding on tideline, The Wash, Norfolk, March. Did you know? The Sanderling is the only British wading bird that has no back toe; this gives it a

Golden plover (Pluvialis apricaria) silhouette at sunrise on moorland, Scotland, UK, June

Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) perched on fencepost, RSPB Balranald nature reserve, North Uist, Western Isles / Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, May Did you know

Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) in flight, silhouetted at dusk, North Uist, Western Isles / Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, May

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) in breeding plumage, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, July

Black-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa) taking off from tidal pool, Snettisham RSPB reserve, Norfolk, UK, March. 2020VISION Exhibition. 2020VISION Book Plate

Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) adult in breeding plumage, Scotland, UK, June

Large flock of Wigeon (Anas penelope) swimming and standing on flooded marshland on a foggy winter day with a small flock of Lapwings (Vanellus vanellus) in the background

Greater flamingo {Phoenicopterus ruber} feeding in coastal lagoon, Isabela Island, Galapagos, January

Three Greater flamingos {Phoenicopterus ruber} Serengeti NP, Tanzania

Curlew (Numenius arquata) in flight at dusk, Peak District NP, UK, March 2011. 2020VISION Book Plate. Did you know? Curlews spend their winters on estuaries and tidal flats, but move inland to fens

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Curlew (Numenius arquata) in flight against sky at dusk, Peak District NP, UK, March 2011

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Little Egret - on beach shore - Asturias, Spain.. Date:

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Little Egret - fishing on sea - Asturias, Spain.. Date:

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Little Egret - fishing on sea - Asturias, Spain.. Date:

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Little Egret - fishing on sea - Asturias, Spain.. Date:

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Little Egret - with open wings - Asturias, Spain.. Date:

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Little Egret - flying - Asturias, Spain.. Date:

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Little Egret - resting on stones - Asturias, Spain.. Date:

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Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) two males displaying in territorial dispute, Liminka Finland June

Ruffs displaying and fighting (Philomachus pugnax) Agapa River, Taimyr Peninsula, Siberia, Russia

Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) group roosting in the lagoons at Titchwell RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, UK, October. Non-ex

Black-Winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) wading. Etosha National Park, Namibia, January

Black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus) in flight over long grasses at dusk, Lesbos, Greece

Silhouette of Black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus) standing on exposed rock over water, with reflections, Lesbos, Greece

Wader footprints in sand, Aberlady Bay, Firth of Forth, Scotland, UK, December

Reddish egret, Egretta rufescens, Merritt Island NWR, Florida, USA

Reddish egret preening, Egretta rufescens, Merritt Island NWR, Florida, USA

Knot Calidris canutus and Oystercatchers Haematopus ostralegus roosting at Snettisham RSPB Reserve Norfolk March

Golden Plover Pluvialis apricaria Cley Norfolk winter

Bird watchers watching Knot and other waders stream off The Wash ats the tide rises to roost on the gravel pits behind seawall at Snettisham RSPB Reserve North Norfolk September

Blooming algae and rare Andean flamingos in a high altitude lake, San Pedro De Atacama, Chile
View from above of blooming algae and rare Andean flamingos (Phoenicoparrus andinus) in a high altitude lake; San Pedro De Atacama, Chile

Andean flamingos flying over a high altitude lake, green with algae, San Pedro De Atacama, Chile
View from above of rare Andean flamingos (Phoenicoparrus andinus) flying over a high altitude lake that has turned green with algae; San Pedro De Atacama, Chile

Group of birders watching flock of waders in Mida Creek, Kenya

Mixed flock of waders and gulls

Waders after high tide, Netherlands

Waders at Dutch coast

Fly Fisherman Fights Dolly Varden On The Line At Quartz Creek Kenai Peninsula Alaska Fall

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"Waders: Majestic Birds of the Wetlands" Curlew - gracefully soaring through the skies above Northumberland's moorland breeding territory, a sight to behold. Oystercatcher in Varanger, Norway - these vibrant birds add a splash of color to the rugged coastal landscapes. A group of Curlews braving stormy weather as they fly over the sea in Wales, UK during December, showcasing their resilience. Witnessing people salmon netting at Bideford, Devon offers a glimpse into an age-old fishing tradition intertwined with nature's wonders. Avocet family bonding time captured in Texel, Holland; three adult birds and one adorable chick exploring their watery habitat together. In Northumberland's moorland, an attentive Oystercatcher parent diligently tends to its fluffy chicks amidst breathtaking scenery. Scotland's Lossiemouth Fisherman mends his lines while surrounded by the serene beauty of his coastal surroundings. The elegant Little Egret finds solace in both freshwater and marine wetlands; here spotted at Cairns esplanade in Queensland, Australia. An Oystercatcher gracefully lands on a rock off North Wales' coast, displaying precision and agility that only waders possess. Texel island in Netherlands becomes home for Avocets too; their presence adds charm to this picturesque European destination. Snettisham witnesses an enchanting scene where an Oystercatcher coexists among roosting Knots Caldris canutus – nature's harmonious balance on display.