BIRD-LIKE DIVERS: THE WONDERS OF WADING BIRDS

From the muddy shores to shallow ponds, wading birds rule their watery domains. These graceful athletes are masters of poise as they stalk through the water, peering for tasty morsels. Their slender appendages aid them to navigate sunlit waters, while their sharp vision spots even the smallest of prey. Certain wading birds, like the iconic heron