We will be releasing our long awaited book A Quest for Waders in the next few weeks (see below for more details). This book chronicles Rick and Elis Simpson’s travels, between November 2012 and January 2014, to various parts of … Continued
A number of wattled waders have evolved displaying spectacular caruncles to adorn their heads. Principle among these birds are the lapwings (Vanellidae) but a number of jacanas (Jacanidae) show flamboyant face furniture too. A caruncle is a small, fleshy protuberance … Continued