BIRD-LIKE DIVERS: 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 amble through the water, peering for tasty morsels. Their long legs help them to navigate the depths, while their sharp vision spots even the dearest of prey. Many wading birds, like the iconic heron or the eleg