New on my #blog: https://aspi.blog/2025/05/05/pensthorpe-5-the-waders-aviary/
The fifth and final instalment of my mini-series about the West Norfolk Autism Group outing to Pensthorpe on Saturday, dedicated to the Waders Aviary.
#Autism #Pensthorpe #Nature #NaturePhotography #birds #waders #avocets #BlackWingedStilts #TurtleDoves

Borrowing this from Wader Quest's fb page.
"This is a fantastic video, it's about the relatively recent and vital discovery of the importance of biofilm, that green slime on the surface of mudflats.
It seems that this substance is invaluable to migrating waders and, in this case, particularly to the delightful Western Sandpiper, a declining species. The video highlights their reliance on this food source for their very survival. Without it, they would be malnourished, meaning most would not be able to complete their migration and many would simply die. This would cause a decline in the population since, as a species. they would not be able to breed in sufficient numbers to maintain the population, which ultimately could lead to their extinction. Roberts Bank in British Columbia, Canada is a globally classified Important Bird Area and a key stopover for Western Sandpipers. Distressingly, its mudflats and their biofilm covering, are threatened by the proposed expansion of the Fraser Port Authority, the so-called Roberts Bank T-2 development. If allowed to go ahead this would mean additional significant habitat loss that would further endanger the species. This situation typifies a wider crisis affecting waders across the planet, highlighting the urgent need for collaboration among researchers, conservationists, and communities to protect these vital ecosystems, and the species that use them, which are becoming increasingly at risk of extinction."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMo0YiXIxjA

Western Sandpiper © Jared VanderMeer Wildlife Photography

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#wildlife #conservation
#shorebirdconservation
#wadersconservation
#limicolas #avesplayeras
#waadvogel
#aquestforwaders
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#sandpiper #migration #birdlovers
#naturedocumentary #birds_matter
#mudflats #biodiversity #microbiota #biofilm

Some good finds with the camera today. First up a #redshank in the exposed mud at the Nar Outfall, #KingsLynn
#photography #birds #redshank #waders

Little Valley Creek, PA
- tributary of the Valley Creek

I rarely wear chest waders, as I mostly prefer hip waders for convenience 😉
But, yesterday, I wore waist waders, which are my favorite 😊
What are your favorite?

#FlyFishing #Fishing #Nature #Creek #Wildlife #Hiking #Walking #Waders #Photography #MentalHealth

🌍 Yellow-billed stork (Mycteria ibis) #AfricanBirds #MadagascanBirds | #YellowBilledStork #MycteriaIbis | #AfricanStorks #Storks #StorkFamily #Waders #WaterBirds 📷: Photo by KiekieKie🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍 Spotted thick-knee (Burhinus capensis) #AfricanBirds | #SpottedThickKnee #CapeThickKnee #SpottedDikkop #BurhinusCapensis | #ThickKnees #Dikkops #StoneCurlews #StoneCurlewFamily #Waders #WaterBirds 📷: Photo via Pixabay🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds

A gorgeous poser, and even more beautiful to watch, the Black-winged stilt, with its striking long pink legs is often found in the wetlands, wading alone or in groups. #blackwingedstilt #birds #birdwatching #birding #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #waders #nature #wetlands

🌎 Snowy egret (Egretta thula) #SouthAmericanBirds #CentralAmericanBirds #NorthAmericanBirds | #SnowyEgret | #Egrets #Herons #HeronFamily #Waders 📷: Photo by Nature-Inspires🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds