A #LittleBlueHeron wading in #BlueWater for today’s #BirdOfTheDay. #birds #waders #heron

The latest 2026 UK waterbird statistics provide a fascinating mixed picture.
Some waders are doing well.
But there are serious concerns too.

Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#wildlife #conservation #charity

Interesting to spot this colour ringed Curlew at Alturlie Point in September. Not sure if it’s one of the local Beauly Firth study birds or perhaps one from further afield. Any info would be appreciated 🙏

#ringing #birds #waders

Another great shorebird from the weekend. European Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) #BirdingHungary #BirdsSeenIn2026 #plovers #waders #shorebirds

A study in contrasts. The smallest and largest of the Calidris clan. Little Stint (Calidris minuta) on the left and a big male Ruff (Calidris pugnax) on the right. 😀 #BirdingHungary #sandpipers #waders #shorebirds

Nothing like laying in the wet sand with all your optics around your neck. 😬 Getting some photos of today's Buff-breasted Sandpiper. We were able to get reasonably close for some good photos and then withdraw without disturbing the bird. 👍 #BirdingHungary #sandpipers #waders #shorebirds

Video of today's Buff-breasted Sandpiper. A big male Ruff came by to hog the spotlight. Then a cameo appearance by a Little Stint. 😄 👍 #BirdingHungary #sandpipers #waders #shorebirds

Great bird today at Lake Balaton. Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Calidris subruficollis). This American vagrant is rare in Hungary, showing up once every 2 or 3 years. #BirdingHungary #BirdsSeenIn2026 #waders #sandpipers #shorebirds

Common Sandpiper with #WingsOpenNotFlying for #BirdOfTheDay // #BirdsSeenIn2026 🇩🇪

This bird hatched this year and is heading for its first fall & winter. Good luck, little friend, on your journey south!

#birds #photography #nature #naturephotography #birding #fall #autumn #waders #shorebirds

Mucktober Day 3: Bad day for fishing #waders #stuckinmud #muddy #mudfetish #rubbergloves #mud

Rob says #BirdOfTheDay alt theme is #LongBeak
So here's a Dunlin from yesterday ⬇️
Have a great one out there y'all...
I'm going back to the river now in hopes that this dude and his pals are still around. More pics soon... 🤞

#birds #naturephotography #photography #nature #waders #shorebirds #eck

Having not managed to see any so far in the current influx, was chuffed to find this juvenile #BairdsSandpiper at @rspb.bsky.social #FairburnIngs this morning. Distant and initially flighty but glad it lingered for local patchers to see it. #waders #shorebirds

Dunlin & Ringed Plover at Hollowell Reservoir earlier this week. A mixed group here for several weeks now, sometimes all together, but usually in two separate parties; maximum counts 7 of the former and a notable 22 of the latter. #northantsbirds #waders

A Dunlin coming in to join his homies. If it's looking for a party, it may be disappointed ... most of its buddies appear to be sleeping. 😴 #BirdingHungary #shorebirds #waders #sandpipers #peeps

Close-up of Great Egret (Ardea alba) .. totally focused on finding some sushi for lunch! 😄 #BirdingHungary #egrets #herons #waders

Great Egret (Ardea alba). The most widespread egret species in the world, breeding on all continents except Antarctica. Very common in Hungary except in winter. #BirdingHungary #egrets #herons #waders

Another fantastic find from @stickybeak.bsky.social

#Rathlin #birds #waders #littleringedplover

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The ICF have started a fundraising event to help the Spoon-billed Sandpiper, a worthy campaign.
Join the flock & adopt a Spoony today to help save them.
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Photos by © MJMcGILL and © coolsiun

More info here: 🔗 internationalconservationfund.org/spoonie/

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I call this gang the "Frying Pan Five" 😂 Northern Lapwings (Vanellus vanellus) in flight. They start gathering in large flocks and that's the time to look for rare Sociable Plovers among them. Most Sociable Lapwings show up in October. #BirdingHungary #waders #shorebirds #WaderWednesday #lapwings