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2 Sep 2020

Guest blog 2: Intermountain Bird Observatory Long-billed Curlew Project Update – Heather Hayes

by Rick Simpson | posted in: americanus, Curlews, Long-billed Curlew, Numenius, Our Blogs, Satellite Tagging, Science and Research, Wader Conservation | 0

Long-billed Curlew © Petra ClaytonIt has now been over a decade since the Intermountain Bird Observatory (IBO) began delving into the lives of the charismatic Long-billed Curlew. Our project began in 2009 with the initial objective of assisting the Idaho … Continued

19 Jul 2020

Benthos, aka wader food.

by Rick Simpson | posted in: Avocets, Calidris, canutus, Godwits, Limosa, Our Blogs, Recurvirostra, Red Knot, Sandpipers, Science and Research | 0

So what exactly are all those waders eating out there on the mudflats with such enthusiasm? The answer is benthos, aka wader food. Benthos: the flora and fauna found on the bottom, or in the bottom sediments, of a sea … Continued

12 Jun 2020

How are waders being affected by a warming tundra?

by Rick Simpson | posted in: Our Blogs, Red Knot, Sandpipers, Science and Research, Wader Conservation | 0

We are witnessing a warming Arctic tundra due to climate change. You could be justified for thinking that rising temperatures would result in an increase in the abundance of insects. You could further surmise that this would be a positive … Continued

8 May 2020

Migratory Bird Day: For those with a little Spanish

by Rick Simpson | posted in: Citizen Science, Our Blogs, Our Newsletters, Plovers, Sandpipers, Volunteers, Wader Conservation, Wader News | 0

If you speak Spanish this may prove very interesting: Note the time 23.00 hrs. Something to do to round off your Migratory Bird Day activities. Heidi Lots, who has been one of our featured artists in the Wader Quest The … Continued

2 May 2020

Latest satellite tagging news from AWSG

by Rick Simpson | posted in: Our Blogs, Pratincoles, Satellite Tagging, Wader Conservation, Wader News | 0

Australian Wader Study Group Satellite Tagging update #4 Latest satellite tagging news from AWSG. Update #4 for 2020, showing the movements of Eurasian Whimbrels and Oriental Pratincoles. Oriental Pratincole SEP back on the breeding grounds in Karnataka, India Full details … Continued

1 May 2020

Not waders, but some birding fun for those who can’t get out.

by Rick Simpson | posted in: Citizen Science, Our Blogs, Wader News | 0

Worldwide Garden Birdwatch, initiated by one of Wader Quest’s sponsors, Experience Wildlife. Why not join the Worldwide Garden Birdwatch? Most of us won’t be able to see or hear many waders during this event, but it’ll be fun to see … Continued

23 Apr 2020

CURL-EW-PHORIA! podcast

by Rick Simpson | posted in: Bird Fairs and Events, Citizen Science, Curlews, Our Blogs, Wader News | 0

A couple of days ago it was World Curlew Day, which was celebrated around the world by those concerned about the problems curlews of all kinds are facing, and those that simply love them for the wonderful creatures they are. … Continued

21 Apr 2020

It’s World Curlew Day

by Rick Simpson | posted in: Bird Fairs and Events, Citizen Science, Curlews, Our Blogs, Wader News | 0

‘Why do Curlews deserve their own World Day? I heard someone ask. I, in turn, asked the same question, but not for the same reasons. In this person’s case it was because they were unaware of the plight of the … Continued

18 Apr 2020

AWSG satellite update #3 2020

by Rick Simpson | posted in: Citizen Science, Our Blogs, Pratincoles, Satellite Tagging, Wader Conservation, Wader News | 0

The latest update from the Australian Wader Study Group (AWSG) satellite tracking project sent to us by Katherine Leung can be found on the page below. AWSG – satellite tagging waders

17 Apr 2020

Talking Waders With Talk:Wildlife

by Rick Simpson | posted in: Bird Fairs and Events, Citizen Science, Our Blogs, Wader News | 0

In these times of social distancing and lockdown getting out to see waders is more or less impossible for most people, including everyone at Wader Quest. However, that doesn’t stop us thinking about waders a lot and in some cases … Continued

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