Our blogs let readers know what is happening in the world of waders, both from the Wader Quest point of view and events and news items from around the world.
The Wader Quest grants panel had a number of really interesting projects to explore for this year’s anniversary grant. All had their merits and it was a difficult choice, but in the end the grant is going to Alicia Hayden, … 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
On the 27th of November 2022 we held our virtual AGM via Microsoft Teams and it all went according to plan, largely due to the effort, ideas and planning carried out by Elizabeth Anderson, who hosted the event, and Secretary … Continued
Going birding on the 5th and or 6th of November? If so, no matter where you are in the world, let us know what waders or shorebirds you see on those days and stand up to say I CARE about wader … Continued
Autumn 2022 Wader Quest newsletter is published today, please click on the following link to view. Contents included in this issue 2: Wader Quest information. 3-7: Wader Quest news. 8: Wader Quest Team Global Big Day. 9: Wader Guru launched … 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)Â and the Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus)Â 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
Following a meeting of the Trustees of Wader Quest held on the 11th September 2022, the Board would like to place on record the sorrow they share with the Royal Family and the Nation, at the loss of Queen Elizabeth … Continued
Th AAA annual Postcard Auction is open for bidding from today. As an animal loving association, every year AAA organises events to raise money for its chosen animal charity. For this auction the AAA members very kindly create and … Continued
