Wader news is important to Wader Quest. We include it in our blogs and newsletters. We give updates on developments from around the world.
What a magnificent display of global unity in support of birds the Global Big Day is. Each year, Global Birding takes part by encouraging teams and individuals to participate under their banner. Wader Quest enters an international team called, imaginatively, … Continued
The Spoon-billed Sandpiper holds a special place in our hearts at Wader Quest. This is because it was the species that kickstarted our wader conservation journey. When we realised just how close to extinction this species was, we felt compelled … Continued
We have just posted a new question and answer on the Wader Guru page. The question is; ‘I have noticed that when roosting in flocks, plovers and lapwings all face the same way, why do they do this? Surely it … Continued
As winter drags us through its deepest, darkest days, the calendar year closes and a new one opens. It is then we all begin to think of renewal, looking forward to when the season changes and new life begins, bringing … Continued
At the recent AGM held on 24th November voting members were asked to vote on which species is to be the focus species for 2025. The assembled members were presented with a choice between Eurasian Oystercatcher and Common Redshank Following … Continued
Over the years we have had many species of wader reported to us, but here is a list of species that we have never had reported during the event. Perhaps you will be able to find one this weekend an … Continued
Why support wader conservation through Wader Quest? Here are 16 reasons just announced in the IUCN Red List. These are not rare birds getting rarer, they are familiar and often common birds that are suffering serious declines for various reasons. … Continued
