Latest Wader Quest Newsletter published.
Another packed issue of the Wader Quest newsletter is now available by clicking on the image below. Inside this issue; […]
Lapwings
New Wader Guru question posted
We have just posted a new question and answer on the Wader Guru page. The question is; ‘I have noticed
Plover Appreciation Day is coming…
… on the 16th of September and this year the theme is books, fiction or otherwise, around plovers. I have
Splits, reshuffles and renaming of the plovers and two thick-knees
You will probably now be aware that the Lesser Sand Plover has been split into two species, meaning Lesser Sand
Irish Government announces a scheme to protect breeding waders – By Aberdeen Powell
On October 10th, 2023, the Irish Government announced a scheme to protect breeding waders in the republic, as part of
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
Team Wader Quest – Global Birding Weekend
The last time I had two British ticks on the same day was in 1987; Isabelline Shrike and Little Auk!
New series; Breeding waders in South America Pt 1 – Lapwings
South America is well known for its many unusual bird families, some of which occur nowhere else; antbirds, hummingbirds, ovenbirds,
10 facts about Wader migration for World Migratory Bird Day
Different waders employ different strategies when it comes to migration, here are 10 facts of interest relating to waders and
New Wader Quest Pin Badges announced
Earlier this year we asked pin badge enthusiasts which two species, from a list of four (Red Knot, Common Snipe,
Plover Appreciation Day 2020
Well, all I can say is that we hope the plovers appreciate the effort we put in to celebrate them!
Plover Appreciation Day
Plover Appreciation Day 16th September 2020 Plovers the world over are fighting to retain their foothold on beaches and other
The World’s Wattled Waders.
A number of wattled waders have evolved displaying spectacular caruncles to adorn their heads. Principle among these birds are the