Wading birds, with their delicate balance of long migrations and specialised habitats, are uniquely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Chief among these is sea level rise, a growing global issue that is reshaping coastlines and threatening the critical … Continued
Mass Audubon, the Massachusetts chapter of the National Audubon Society in the U.S.A, announced on November 14th a new record for Piping Plover Charadrius melodus nests, currently estimated at 1,145 nesting pairs – the highest since records began in 1986. This … Continued
On October 10th, 2023, the Irish Government announced a scheme to protect breeding waders in the republic, as part of a broad investment in nature and the environment. The scheme, which includes a €30 million investment in the Breeding Wader … Continued
Over half of England’s estuaries are at risk of losing essential habitats. A combination of rising seas, lower drought river levels and new weirs and dams are shrinking these vital habitats. Locally, estuaries play host to many species of wader but … Continued
We all know the benefits of reforestation. Reversing human land conversion, increasing carbon capture and reinstating habitats can be no bad thing, right? However, there is more to consider here, such as the species that use open spaces, such as … Continued
Two species of Phalaropes, the Wilson’s Phalarope (Phalaropus tricolor) and the Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) use North American saline lakes for their mid-life stages. Virtually all Wilson’s Phalaropes stage here, with up to 60% of the population spotted in a single lake’s … Continued
Save the date! Come and find us at the Global BirdFair at the Rutland Showground, in Oakham, UK on the 16th or 17th of July to hear our talk entitled ‘Wader Passion – 10 years of caring’. Saturday 16th July, … Continued
Although not one of the most famous wader species, the plight of the Asian Dowitcher Limnodromus semipalmatus is one which deserves more attention. Almost the entire global population of this species are supported by the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, with the most important waterbird … Continued
