Wader Quest
@waderquest.bsky.social
Raising funds for & awareness about waders/shorebirds & their conservation needs.
Registered charity in England & Wales, No: 1993674
RT is not an endorsement.
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Registered charity in England & Wales, No: 1993674
RT is not an endorsement.
linktr.ee/WaderQuest
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On this day 6th November 2012, Elis & I stood on the baking saltpans of Pak Thale in Thailand, binoculars in hand & hearts full of anticipation
Our mission was to see on the rare & enigmatic Spoon-billed Sandpiper..
Cont: facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
© Kinzzzang
#inspired by #waders #shorebirds
Our mission was to see on the rare & enigmatic Spoon-billed Sandpiper..
Cont: facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
© Kinzzzang
#inspired by #waders #shorebirds
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A transatlantic Spotted Sandpiper for #WaderWednesday.
See our latest video of a juvenile we found on the island of Lanzarote, Canary Islands last week.
▶️ youtu.be/DtNJu-UyfRU?...
#Waders #Birding #CanaryIslands
@waderquest.bsky.social
See our latest video of a juvenile we found on the island of Lanzarote, Canary Islands last week.
▶️ youtu.be/DtNJu-UyfRU?...
#Waders #Birding #CanaryIslands
@waderquest.bsky.social
Spotted Sandpiper at Marina Rubicón, Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, Canary Islands.
YouTube video by The Birder's Store
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
A transatlantic Spotted Sandpiper for #WaderWednesday.
See our latest video of a juvenile we found on the island of Lanzarote, Canary Islands last week.
▶️ youtu.be/DtNJu-UyfRU?...
#Waders #Birding #CanaryIslands
@waderquest.bsky.social
See our latest video of a juvenile we found on the island of Lanzarote, Canary Islands last week.
▶️ youtu.be/DtNJu-UyfRU?...
#Waders #Birding #CanaryIslands
@waderquest.bsky.social
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Purple Sandpiper from earlier in the week @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @waderquest.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Purple Sandpiper from earlier in the week @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @waderquest.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
New website live!
Beautiful metal wader art and each purchase supports
@waderquest.bsky.social
Buy art. Save waders.
➡️ Go check it out! reddragonmetalart.co.uk
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#wildlifeconservation #charity
#ChristmasGiftIdeas #ShopForAGoodCause
Beautiful metal wader art and each purchase supports
@waderquest.bsky.social
Buy art. Save waders.
➡️ Go check it out! reddragonmetalart.co.uk
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#wildlifeconservation #charity
#ChristmasGiftIdeas #ShopForAGoodCause
November 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
New website live!
Beautiful metal wader art and each purchase supports
@waderquest.bsky.social
Buy art. Save waders.
➡️ Go check it out! reddragonmetalart.co.uk
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#wildlifeconservation #charity
#ChristmasGiftIdeas #ShopForAGoodCause
Beautiful metal wader art and each purchase supports
@waderquest.bsky.social
Buy art. Save waders.
➡️ Go check it out! reddragonmetalart.co.uk
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#wildlifeconservation #charity
#ChristmasGiftIdeas #ShopForAGoodCause
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The returning Svalbard ringed Purple Sandpiper at Redcar this morning @teesbirds.bsky.social @waderquest.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The returning Svalbard ringed Purple Sandpiper at Redcar this morning @teesbirds.bsky.social @waderquest.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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As waders (shorebirds to my American and Canadian friends) go, Purple Sandpiper has to be my favourite.
All these were phonescoped with an iPhone 15 Pro Max and Kowa 883 scope. #ukbirding #bridlington
All these were phonescoped with an iPhone 15 Pro Max and Kowa 883 scope. #ukbirding #bridlington
November 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
As waders (shorebirds to my American and Canadian friends) go, Purple Sandpiper has to be my favourite.
All these were phonescoped with an iPhone 15 Pro Max and Kowa 883 scope. #ukbirding #bridlington
All these were phonescoped with an iPhone 15 Pro Max and Kowa 883 scope. #ukbirding #bridlington
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オジロトウネンとハマシギだと思うけれど、こうしたちっちゃいシギ類はよくわからん。
I think they’re Temminck’s Stints and Dunlins, but I really can’t tell with these tiny shorebirds.🙃
#Birds
Taken in Saitama, Japan
I think they’re Temminck’s Stints and Dunlins, but I really can’t tell with these tiny shorebirds.🙃
#Birds
Taken in Saitama, Japan
November 5, 2025 at 11:44 AM
オジロトウネンとハマシギだと思うけれど、こうしたちっちゃいシギ類はよくわからん。
I think they’re Temminck’s Stints and Dunlins, but I really can’t tell with these tiny shorebirds.🙃
#Birds
Taken in Saitama, Japan
I think they’re Temminck’s Stints and Dunlins, but I really can’t tell with these tiny shorebirds.🙃
#Birds
Taken in Saitama, Japan
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Most #shorebirds have pointy wings. But not the #lapwings. This Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) shows off its big, rounded "frying-pan" wings. 😄 #BirdingHungary #WaderWednesday #plovers #waders
November 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Most #shorebirds have pointy wings. But not the #lapwings. This Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) shows off its big, rounded "frying-pan" wings. 😄 #BirdingHungary #WaderWednesday #plovers #waders
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Killdeer and Least Sandpiper (with wings spread) at Albany Mudflats, Albany, California.
#birds #nature #eastcoastkin
#birds #nature #eastcoastkin
November 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Killdeer and Least Sandpiper (with wings spread) at Albany Mudflats, Albany, California.
#birds #nature #eastcoastkin
#birds #nature #eastcoastkin
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Dunlin off for a stroll on along the seashore.
#BlueSkyMonday #BirdSky #Birds #Shorebirds #EastCoastKin
#BlueSkyMonday #BirdSky #Birds #Shorebirds #EastCoastKin
November 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Dunlin off for a stroll on along the seashore.
#BlueSkyMonday #BirdSky #Birds #Shorebirds #EastCoastKin
#BlueSkyMonday #BirdSky #Birds #Shorebirds #EastCoastKin
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Black Oystercatchers sharing #LunchTime for #BirdofTheDay
#BirdSky #Birds #VancouverIsland #Shorebirds
#BirdSky #Birds #VancouverIsland #Shorebirds
November 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Black Oystercatchers sharing #LunchTime for #BirdofTheDay
#BirdSky #Birds #VancouverIsland #Shorebirds
#BirdSky #Birds #VancouverIsland #Shorebirds
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November 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
On this day 6th November 2012, Elis & I stood on the baking saltpans of Pak Thale in Thailand, binoculars in hand & hearts full of anticipation
Our mission was to see on the rare & enigmatic Spoon-billed Sandpiper..
Cont: facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
© Kinzzzang
#inspired by #waders #shorebirds
Our mission was to see on the rare & enigmatic Spoon-billed Sandpiper..
Cont: facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
© Kinzzzang
#inspired by #waders #shorebirds
November 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
On this day 6th November 2012, Elis & I stood on the baking saltpans of Pak Thale in Thailand, binoculars in hand & hearts full of anticipation
Our mission was to see on the rare & enigmatic Spoon-billed Sandpiper..
Cont: facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
© Kinzzzang
#inspired by #waders #shorebirds
Our mission was to see on the rare & enigmatic Spoon-billed Sandpiper..
Cont: facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
© Kinzzzang
#inspired by #waders #shorebirds
📣 If you haven’t sent your WCWW list from last weekend, there’s still time!
Please include your name + anyone who was with you, so we can add everyone to the roll of honour. 🏅
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#wildlifeconservation #charity
#CommunityImpact #citizenscience #WCWW2025
Please include your name + anyone who was with you, so we can add everyone to the roll of honour. 🏅
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#wildlifeconservation #charity
#CommunityImpact #citizenscience #WCWW2025
November 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
📣 If you haven’t sent your WCWW list from last weekend, there’s still time!
Please include your name + anyone who was with you, so we can add everyone to the roll of honour. 🏅
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#wildlifeconservation #charity
#CommunityImpact #citizenscience #WCWW2025
Please include your name + anyone who was with you, so we can add everyone to the roll of honour. 🏅
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#wildlifeconservation #charity
#CommunityImpact #citizenscience #WCWW2025
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #rock any bird perched on a rock. An alternative was #longbeak so here is a two for the price of one Curlew at @flamboroughbird.bsky.social South Landing
November 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #rock any bird perched on a rock. An alternative was #longbeak so here is a two for the price of one Curlew at @flamboroughbird.bsky.social South Landing
This weekend is Wader Conservation World Watch 🌍
A tribute to the heroes protecting waders, often in tough and emotional circumstances
Join us in saying:
❤️ We care.
Black-necked stilt by © Christopher Forslund
waderquest.net/events/wader...
#inspired #waders #shorebirds
#WCWW2025
A tribute to the heroes protecting waders, often in tough and emotional circumstances
Join us in saying:
❤️ We care.
Black-necked stilt by © Christopher Forslund
waderquest.net/events/wader...
#inspired #waders #shorebirds
#WCWW2025
October 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
This weekend is Wader Conservation World Watch 🌍
A tribute to the heroes protecting waders, often in tough and emotional circumstances
Join us in saying:
❤️ We care.
Black-necked stilt by © Christopher Forslund
waderquest.net/events/wader...
#inspired #waders #shorebirds
#WCWW2025
A tribute to the heroes protecting waders, often in tough and emotional circumstances
Join us in saying:
❤️ We care.
Black-necked stilt by © Christopher Forslund
waderquest.net/events/wader...
#inspired #waders #shorebirds
#WCWW2025
🌍#WCWW2025, another great example of #communityconservation can make a difference
We’re constantly inspired by the amazing team at
@birdlifeoz.bsky.social
& their tireless work protecting beach-nesting birds like the Hooded Plover.
♥️ “Together, We Say I CARE”
👉 waderquest.net/events/wader...
We’re constantly inspired by the amazing team at
@birdlifeoz.bsky.social
& their tireless work protecting beach-nesting birds like the Hooded Plover.
♥️ “Together, We Say I CARE”
👉 waderquest.net/events/wader...
October 27, 2025 at 7:23 PM
🌍#WCWW2025, another great example of #communityconservation can make a difference
We’re constantly inspired by the amazing team at
@birdlifeoz.bsky.social
& their tireless work protecting beach-nesting birds like the Hooded Plover.
♥️ “Together, We Say I CARE”
👉 waderquest.net/events/wader...
We’re constantly inspired by the amazing team at
@birdlifeoz.bsky.social
& their tireless work protecting beach-nesting birds like the Hooded Plover.
♥️ “Together, We Say I CARE”
👉 waderquest.net/events/wader...
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Get involved in this @waderquest.bsky.social's initiative this weekend to raise awareness of #shorebirds and shorebird #conservation wherever you are!
🌍 Wader Conservation World Watch
Take part wherever you are observe, record & share your wader sightings.
Raise awareness of the conservation issues waders face.
💚 Wader Quest £1,000 Grants Fund.
Siberian Sandplover © Bitnik Gao
www.waderquest.net/events/wader...
#inspired #waders #shorebirds
Take part wherever you are observe, record & share your wader sightings.
Raise awareness of the conservation issues waders face.
💚 Wader Quest £1,000 Grants Fund.
Siberian Sandplover © Bitnik Gao
www.waderquest.net/events/wader...
#inspired #waders #shorebirds
October 27, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Get involved in this @waderquest.bsky.social's initiative this weekend to raise awareness of #shorebirds and shorebird #conservation wherever you are!
Join the Wader Conservation World Watch 🌎
Across the planet, waders connect us all, but their world is disappearing. Show you care ❤️
Spoon-billed Sandpiper © Bitnik Gao
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#WCWW2025 #WCWW #StandUpForWaders
👉www.waderquest.net/events/wader-conservation-world-watch
Across the planet, waders connect us all, but their world is disappearing. Show you care ❤️
Spoon-billed Sandpiper © Bitnik Gao
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#WCWW2025 #WCWW #StandUpForWaders
👉www.waderquest.net/events/wader-conservation-world-watch
October 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Join the Wader Conservation World Watch 🌎
Across the planet, waders connect us all, but their world is disappearing. Show you care ❤️
Spoon-billed Sandpiper © Bitnik Gao
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#WCWW2025 #WCWW #StandUpForWaders
👉www.waderquest.net/events/wader-conservation-world-watch
Across the planet, waders connect us all, but their world is disappearing. Show you care ❤️
Spoon-billed Sandpiper © Bitnik Gao
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#WCWW2025 #WCWW #StandUpForWaders
👉www.waderquest.net/events/wader-conservation-world-watch
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Here’s my contribution to today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #flocks.
I’ve chosen some of my favourites here. You’ll have to imagine the sounds that go with these photos. 🪶❤️
#birds #ukbirds #worldbirds #birding
I’ve chosen some of my favourites here. You’ll have to imagine the sounds that go with these photos. 🪶❤️
#birds #ukbirds #worldbirds #birding
October 25, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Here’s my contribution to today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #flocks.
I’ve chosen some of my favourites here. You’ll have to imagine the sounds that go with these photos. 🪶❤️
#birds #ukbirds #worldbirds #birding
I’ve chosen some of my favourites here. You’ll have to imagine the sounds that go with these photos. 🪶❤️
#birds #ukbirds #worldbirds #birding
If you like to take part in Wader Conservation World Watch, please don’t forget to:
Send us your logo for inclusion on the WCWW website and in the newsletter.
Redshank © Georg Wietschorke
🔗 www.waderquest.net/events/wader-conservation-world-watch
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#WCWW2025
Send us your logo for inclusion on the WCWW website and in the newsletter.
Redshank © Georg Wietschorke
🔗 www.waderquest.net/events/wader-conservation-world-watch
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#WCWW2025
October 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
If you like to take part in Wader Conservation World Watch, please don’t forget to:
Send us your logo for inclusion on the WCWW website and in the newsletter.
Redshank © Georg Wietschorke
🔗 www.waderquest.net/events/wader-conservation-world-watch
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#WCWW2025
Send us your logo for inclusion on the WCWW website and in the newsletter.
Redshank © Georg Wietschorke
🔗 www.waderquest.net/events/wader-conservation-world-watch
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#WCWW2025
🌍 Wader Conservation World Watch
Take part wherever you are observe, record & share your wader sightings.
Raise awareness of the conservation issues waders face.
💚 Wader Quest £1,000 Grants Fund.
Siberian Sandplover © Bitnik Gao
www.waderquest.net/events/wader...
#inspired #waders #shorebirds
Take part wherever you are observe, record & share your wader sightings.
Raise awareness of the conservation issues waders face.
💚 Wader Quest £1,000 Grants Fund.
Siberian Sandplover © Bitnik Gao
www.waderquest.net/events/wader...
#inspired #waders #shorebirds
October 22, 2025 at 12:17 PM
🌍 Wader Conservation World Watch
Take part wherever you are observe, record & share your wader sightings.
Raise awareness of the conservation issues waders face.
💚 Wader Quest £1,000 Grants Fund.
Siberian Sandplover © Bitnik Gao
www.waderquest.net/events/wader...
#inspired #waders #shorebirds
Take part wherever you are observe, record & share your wader sightings.
Raise awareness of the conservation issues waders face.
💚 Wader Quest £1,000 Grants Fund.
Siberian Sandplover © Bitnik Gao
www.waderquest.net/events/wader...
#inspired #waders #shorebirds
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A Bar-Tailed Godwit on South Landing beach at Flamborough Head today. @flamboroughbird.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
A Bar-Tailed Godwit on South Landing beach at Flamborough Head today. @flamboroughbird.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
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A long way off & a big crop. Pectoral Sandpiper at Stanborough GP this morning. Present for a 2nd day. #hertsbirds @waderquest.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
A long way off & a big crop. Pectoral Sandpiper at Stanborough GP this morning. Present for a 2nd day. #hertsbirds @waderquest.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
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Bar-tailed Godwit at Redcar yesterday @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @waderquest.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Bar-tailed Godwit at Redcar yesterday @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @waderquest.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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Godwitation on Holes Bay this morning (one Knot in there!) @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @wadertales.bsky.social @waderstudy.bsky.social @waderquest.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Godwitation on Holes Bay this morning (one Knot in there!) @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @wadertales.bsky.social @waderstudy.bsky.social @waderquest.bsky.social