Wading Birds

The UK's most spectacular winter bird flocks
Millions of starlings, tens of thousands of waders, hundreds of pied wagtails - the UK is home to some incredible winter flocks, and we've got everything you need to know to track them down.

Rare birds fly the nest
UK's first hand-reared black-tailed godwits begin their journey to Africa.

Chicks hatch in UK first
Eggs collected from the wild from rare wading birds have now hatched in captivity.
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How do ground-nesting waders protect their eggs?
Wader expert Graham Appleton answers your wild question.

6 oystercatcher facts you need to know
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