Wader Quest Events
Wader Quest will be running and exhibiting at a number of events across the coming year, why not sign up and enjoy what we have on offer for you. As a Wader Quest member you will get discounted or free tickets to Wader Quest organised events as part of your membership, so join today and take advantage of this.
Wader Quest Webinar
Thursday 23 April 2026; 19.30 – Online
Viewers will hear from Rick Simpson, Founder of Wader Quest who has become a noted global expert in wading bird conservation through his international travel and research, in a fireside chat hosted by Wader Quest Trustee Elizabeth Anderson, who leads a social justice charity focusing on advocacy and measurable change. Rick will reflect on the goals that led him and his wife, co-founding Trustee Elis Simpson, to establish the charity, as well as the steps needed to protect and support wading birds in the context of habitat loss, pollution and climate change. He will also explore the role that society must play in taking a lead in conservation, including the part that individuals can play to support these unique birds.
Global Birdfair
10 – 12 July 2026; Rutland – In person
Wader Quest will be attending and exhibiting at Global Birdfair again this year for the fifth year running. Come and visit us at our stand, or listen to our Chair and Co-Founder Rick Simpson at his talk on Saturday 11th at 16:00 at the Curlew stage, The talk is titlled Wader Questing in Thailand – A Day to Remember.
We will as usual also have our merchandise available for sale, along with our new-for-2026 pin badges. Pin badges will be discounted to £4 each at this event, so come and get them in person and save money.
There will also be a number of second hand books for sale at rock bottom prices, 50% of the proceeds from the sale of these books will be donated to Wader Quest.
Our thanks go to Limosa and WildWings Holidays for their sponsorship of our stand, enabling Wader Quest to attend this year
Wader Quest Webinar
Thursday 23 July 2026; 19.30 – Online
Join us for the second in our series of webinars for 2026, where we will be discussing subjects relevant to waders and shorebirds, their habitats, and conservation efforts.
Sign up available soon
North West Bird Watching Festival
18 – 19 October 2026; WWT Martin Mere – In person
Once again we are looking forward to attending the North West Bird Watching Festival this year, a very friendly and enjoyable event. We will have our stand as usual with merchandising and people on hand to talk to about waders and teir conservation. Our Chair and Co-Founder Rick Simpson will also be giving a talk on both days.
We will also have our merchandise available for sale, along with our new-for-2026 pin badges, which, as with all our badges will be at the special ‘events price’ of £4 each.
Wader Quest Webinar
Thursday 22 October 2026; 19.30 – Online
Join us for the third in our series of webinars for 2026, where we will be discussing subjects relevant to waders and shorebirds, their habitats, and conservation efforts.
Sign up available soon
Wader Quest Webinar
Thursday 3 December 2026; 19.30 – Online
Join us for the final in our series of webinars for 2026, where we will be discussing subjects relevant to waders and shorebirds, their habitats, and conservation efforts.
Sign up available soon