Wading Birds

Cranes, Herons, and Shorebirds...

Waders and shorebirds feed in the rich shallow waters of shores and coastlines.

Waders and shorebirds make use of the richness of shallow waters to find abundant food. Their long legs allow them to move nimbly along the shore and give them an elevated position from which to look for food.

Piping Plover
Sandhill Crane
Whooping Crane

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