What Are Shorebirds?
By: David Torres
Next time you’re at the beach enjoying the sun, you might notice a few feathered friends around, looking for something to eat. Shorebirds are easily spotted anywhere there is land for hunting and scavenging, next to large bodies of water like oceans, seas, and even large lakes.
Not every bird you see at the shore is a shorebird, however. Some of them are just visiting, or found a great place to nest nearby. There are specific types of birds that can be classified as a shorebird, also known as waddling birds. These birds have a distinctive body … Continue