Wader Quest’s year so far.
This year, 2024, we are championing the Eurasian Curlew Numenius arquata as our species of the year. The reasons for this are clear. It is a species in peril, being recognised as Near Threatened by the IUCN and on the … Continued
Planting Trees can Decrease Wader Populations
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
Wader Quest Brasil / Projeto Aves Limícolas update
The indefatigable team of Bruno Lima and Karina Ávila of Wader Quest Brasil / Projeto Aves Limícolas, recently attended an event in Ilha Comprida (Long Island – São Paulo) with the Ilha Comprida Bird watching Club (Clube de Observadores de … Continued
Countdown to WCWW8; 3 days to go
This week we are counting down to Wader Conservation World Watch, with artworks from five fantastic artists. So to our third artist now that we only have three days to go, and todays featured wader is Eurasian Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus, … Continued
Hunting Ghosts; between the desert and the deep blue sea.
Hunting Ghosts; between the desert and the deep blue sea. The strong wind, from which the island derives its Spanish name, Fuerteventura, buffets me as I sit on a craggy outcrop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The wind carries with … Continued
