Shorebirds

Shorebirds belong to the group of long-legged birds known as 'waders', so characteristic of coastlands, tundra and wetlands throughout the world. This book takes a fresh and up-to-date look at these fascinating and attractive birds, which are important indicators of the health of our environment. The authors describe some of the actions being taken to address the growing threats to the wetlands upon which shorebirds depend.