Wading Birds

Wading Birds

Murmuration of starlings over Aberystwyth Pier in Wales © Paul Cooper / Getty

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.
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Rare birds fly the nest

UK's first hand-reared black-tailed godwits begin their journey to Africa.
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Chicks hatch in UK first

Eggs collected from the wild from rare wading birds have now hatched in captivity.
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Ringed plover sitting on a nest containing eggs. © Kathryn Firth/Getty

How do ground-nesting waders protect their eggs?

Wader expert Graham Appleton answers your wild question.
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6 oystercatcher facts you need to know

Discover 6 fascinating facts about the BTO March Bird of the Month.
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