Wader Quest
@waderquest.bsky.social
Raising funds for & awareness about waders/shorebirds & their conservation needs.
Registered charity in England & Wales, No: 1993674
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Registered charity in England & Wales, No: 1993674
RT is not an endorsement.
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Wader Quest
@waderquest.bsky.social
· Nov 6
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
13 years ago, @waderquest.bsky.social
started with 3 birds:
Spoonies, Maggies & Hoodies.
Today, your support helps fund conservation projects worldwide from the UK to the Antipodes.
Photos © Elis Simpson
👉 Donate. Share. Make a difference.
waderquest.net/wp-content/u...
#waders #shorebirds
started with 3 birds:
Spoonies, Maggies & Hoodies.
Today, your support helps fund conservation projects worldwide from the UK to the Antipodes.
Photos © Elis Simpson
👉 Donate. Share. Make a difference.
waderquest.net/wp-content/u...
#waders #shorebirds
December 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
13 years ago, @waderquest.bsky.social
started with 3 birds:
Spoonies, Maggies & Hoodies.
Today, your support helps fund conservation projects worldwide from the UK to the Antipodes.
Photos © Elis Simpson
👉 Donate. Share. Make a difference.
waderquest.net/wp-content/u...
#waders #shorebirds
started with 3 birds:
Spoonies, Maggies & Hoodies.
Today, your support helps fund conservation projects worldwide from the UK to the Antipodes.
Photos © Elis Simpson
👉 Donate. Share. Make a difference.
waderquest.net/wp-content/u...
#waders #shorebirds
✨#Christmas Offer!🎄
Get 10% OFF when you spend £25+ on the
Wader Quest website, now until Christmas Eve!
Use code DECEMBER2025 at checkout.
Every purchase helps support wader conservation worldwide.
Excludes memberships & Etsy/Redbubble. Ends 24 Dec.
👉 Link in our bio
#waders #shorebirds
Get 10% OFF when you spend £25+ on the
Wader Quest website, now until Christmas Eve!
Use code DECEMBER2025 at checkout.
Every purchase helps support wader conservation worldwide.
Excludes memberships & Etsy/Redbubble. Ends 24 Dec.
👉 Link in our bio
#waders #shorebirds
December 9, 2025 at 1:29 PM
✨#Christmas Offer!🎄
Get 10% OFF when you spend £25+ on the
Wader Quest website, now until Christmas Eve!
Use code DECEMBER2025 at checkout.
Every purchase helps support wader conservation worldwide.
Excludes memberships & Etsy/Redbubble. Ends 24 Dec.
👉 Link in our bio
#waders #shorebirds
Get 10% OFF when you spend £25+ on the
Wader Quest website, now until Christmas Eve!
Use code DECEMBER2025 at checkout.
Every purchase helps support wader conservation worldwide.
Excludes memberships & Etsy/Redbubble. Ends 24 Dec.
👉 Link in our bio
#waders #shorebirds
A huge THANK YOU to Space for Shorebirds and Projeto Aves Limicolas, & our Patrons Tim Appleton & Penny Robinson - #birdfair for supporting the WQ AGM
Your passion & dedication to protecting waders locally & globally is inspiring.
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas! 🎄☃️
#waders #shorebirds #birds
Your passion & dedication to protecting waders locally & globally is inspiring.
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas! 🎄☃️
#waders #shorebirds #birds
December 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A huge THANK YOU to Space for Shorebirds and Projeto Aves Limicolas, & our Patrons Tim Appleton & Penny Robinson - #birdfair for supporting the WQ AGM
Your passion & dedication to protecting waders locally & globally is inspiring.
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas! 🎄☃️
#waders #shorebirds #birds
Your passion & dedication to protecting waders locally & globally is inspiring.
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas! 🎄☃️
#waders #shorebirds #birds
Big news for Australia’s shorebirds!
BirdLife Australia and DCCEEW have released the updated Directory of Important Migratory Shorebird Habitat a major boost for conservation planning and habitat protection.
For more info👇
dcceew.gov.au/environment/...
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
BirdLife Australia and DCCEEW have released the updated Directory of Important Migratory Shorebird Habitat a major boost for conservation planning and habitat protection.
For more info👇
dcceew.gov.au/environment/...
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
December 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Big news for Australia’s shorebirds!
BirdLife Australia and DCCEEW have released the updated Directory of Important Migratory Shorebird Habitat a major boost for conservation planning and habitat protection.
For more info👇
dcceew.gov.au/environment/...
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
BirdLife Australia and DCCEEW have released the updated Directory of Important Migratory Shorebird Habitat a major boost for conservation planning and habitat protection.
For more info👇
dcceew.gov.au/environment/...
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
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We've just placed our #Christmas2025 order with @waderquest.bsky.social.
Please take a look at the gift ideas for the birder in your life and in turn, support this hugely worthwhile cause.
Be inspired by waders and their habitats this Christmas 🎄🎅
⬇️
Please take a look at the gift ideas for the birder in your life and in turn, support this hugely worthwhile cause.
Be inspired by waders and their habitats this Christmas 🎄🎅
⬇️
Christmas is 26 days away. Support wader conservation by visiting the Wader Quest shop.
Grey Phalarope © Elis Simpson
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#wildlifeconservation #charity
#Christmas2025 #GivingBack
www.waderquest.net/online-shop/
Grey Phalarope © Elis Simpson
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#wildlifeconservation #charity
#Christmas2025 #GivingBack
www.waderquest.net/online-shop/
December 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
We've just placed our #Christmas2025 order with @waderquest.bsky.social.
Please take a look at the gift ideas for the birder in your life and in turn, support this hugely worthwhile cause.
Be inspired by waders and their habitats this Christmas 🎄🎅
⬇️
Please take a look at the gift ideas for the birder in your life and in turn, support this hugely worthwhile cause.
Be inspired by waders and their habitats this Christmas 🎄🎅
⬇️
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Received details today on this colour-ringed Whimbrel I observed at Playa del Janubio, Lanzarote last month.
Ringed in Iceland on 16.6.20 it was seen again there in summer '23 & wintered on Lanzarote in the winters of 23/24, 24/25 & now again for at least its third winter.
@waderquest.bsky.social
Ringed in Iceland on 16.6.20 it was seen again there in summer '23 & wintered on Lanzarote in the winters of 23/24, 24/25 & now again for at least its third winter.
@waderquest.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Received details today on this colour-ringed Whimbrel I observed at Playa del Janubio, Lanzarote last month.
Ringed in Iceland on 16.6.20 it was seen again there in summer '23 & wintered on Lanzarote in the winters of 23/24, 24/25 & now again for at least its third winter.
@waderquest.bsky.social
Ringed in Iceland on 16.6.20 it was seen again there in summer '23 & wintered on Lanzarote in the winters of 23/24, 24/25 & now again for at least its third winter.
@waderquest.bsky.social
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The wonders of wader migration!
We've received details of this ringed Whimbrel that we saw on #Lanzarote #CanaryIslands last month.
Ringed in Iceland on 16.6.20 it was seen there again in summer '23 and also spent the winters of 23/24 & 24/25 on Lanzarote.
#WaderWednesday @waderquest.bsky.social.
We've received details of this ringed Whimbrel that we saw on #Lanzarote #CanaryIslands last month.
Ringed in Iceland on 16.6.20 it was seen there again in summer '23 and also spent the winters of 23/24 & 24/25 on Lanzarote.
#WaderWednesday @waderquest.bsky.social.
December 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The wonders of wader migration!
We've received details of this ringed Whimbrel that we saw on #Lanzarote #CanaryIslands last month.
Ringed in Iceland on 16.6.20 it was seen there again in summer '23 and also spent the winters of 23/24 & 24/25 on Lanzarote.
#WaderWednesday @waderquest.bsky.social.
We've received details of this ringed Whimbrel that we saw on #Lanzarote #CanaryIslands last month.
Ringed in Iceland on 16.6.20 it was seen there again in summer '23 and also spent the winters of 23/24 & 24/25 on Lanzarote.
#WaderWednesday @waderquest.bsky.social.
Christmas is 26 days away. Support wader conservation by visiting the Wader Quest shop.
Grey Phalarope © Elis Simpson
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#wildlifeconservation #charity
#Christmas2025 #GivingBack
www.waderquest.net/online-shop/
Grey Phalarope © Elis Simpson
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#wildlifeconservation #charity
#Christmas2025 #GivingBack
www.waderquest.net/online-shop/
November 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Christmas is 26 days away. Support wader conservation by visiting the Wader Quest shop.
Grey Phalarope © Elis Simpson
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#wildlifeconservation #charity
#Christmas2025 #GivingBack
www.waderquest.net/online-shop/
Grey Phalarope © Elis Simpson
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#wildlifeconservation #charity
#Christmas2025 #GivingBack
www.waderquest.net/online-shop/
This is a great opportunity to work with Piping Plover Recovery Program.
Applications until December 15th at 11:59 PM EST.
📸 Connor Jacobs.
More details here!!
facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#wildlifeconservation #charity
#shorebirdsmatter
Applications until December 15th at 11:59 PM EST.
📸 Connor Jacobs.
More details here!!
facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#wildlifeconservation #charity
#shorebirdsmatter
November 26, 2025 at 10:38 AM
This is a great opportunity to work with Piping Plover Recovery Program.
Applications until December 15th at 11:59 PM EST.
📸 Connor Jacobs.
More details here!!
facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#wildlifeconservation #charity
#shorebirdsmatter
Applications until December 15th at 11:59 PM EST.
📸 Connor Jacobs.
More details here!!
facebook.com/photo?fbid=1...
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#wildlifeconservation #charity
#shorebirdsmatter
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American Avocets, Black-necked Stilts, Widgeons and Northern Shovelers this afternoon at high tide, Albany Mudflats, Albany, California.
#birds #nature #eastcoastkin
#birds #nature #eastcoastkin
November 26, 2025 at 12:42 AM
American Avocets, Black-necked Stilts, Widgeons and Northern Shovelers this afternoon at high tide, Albany Mudflats, Albany, California.
#birds #nature #eastcoastkin
#birds #nature #eastcoastkin
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A purple sandpiper in Redcar last week
#birds #ukbirding #ukwildlife #birdphotography #naturephotography
#birds #ukbirding #ukwildlife #birdphotography #naturephotography
November 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
A purple sandpiper in Redcar last week
#birds #ukbirding #ukwildlife #birdphotography #naturephotography
#birds #ukbirding #ukwildlife #birdphotography #naturephotography
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Least Sandpipers along shoreline of San Francisco Bay right next to Trader Vic's Restaurant in Emeryville, California.
#birds #nature #eastcoastkin
#birds #nature #eastcoastkin
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Least Sandpipers along shoreline of San Francisco Bay right next to Trader Vic's Restaurant in Emeryville, California.
#birds #nature #eastcoastkin
#birds #nature #eastcoastkin
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Sanderling at Skinningrove this morning @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @waderquest.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Sanderling at Skinningrove this morning @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @waderquest.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
The 2025 WCWW12 Newsletter is out! 📰
Packed with photos, 📸 global stats, species lists, 🌎 country highlights, “missing species”, Roll of Honour,
info & more
📅 Plus WCWW13 (2026) dates announced!
Don’t miss it
🔗 Link in our bio
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#WildlifeConservation #charity
Packed with photos, 📸 global stats, species lists, 🌎 country highlights, “missing species”, Roll of Honour,
info & more
📅 Plus WCWW13 (2026) dates announced!
Don’t miss it
🔗 Link in our bio
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#WildlifeConservation #charity
November 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The 2025 WCWW12 Newsletter is out! 📰
Packed with photos, 📸 global stats, species lists, 🌎 country highlights, “missing species”, Roll of Honour,
info & more
📅 Plus WCWW13 (2026) dates announced!
Don’t miss it
🔗 Link in our bio
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#WildlifeConservation #charity
Packed with photos, 📸 global stats, species lists, 🌎 country highlights, “missing species”, Roll of Honour,
info & more
📅 Plus WCWW13 (2026) dates announced!
Don’t miss it
🔗 Link in our bio
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds
#WildlifeConservation #charity
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American Avocets yesterday standing on one leg, sleeping. Albany Mudflats, Albany, California.
#birds #nature #eastcoastkin
#birds #nature #eastcoastkin
November 22, 2025 at 3:23 AM
American Avocets yesterday standing on one leg, sleeping. Albany Mudflats, Albany, California.
#birds #nature #eastcoastkin
#birds #nature #eastcoastkin
Good news for the Spoon-billed Sandpiper!
A new 10-year plan is strengthening habitat protection, expanding headstarting, and boosting international cooperation. Photo © kinzzzang
More details here!!
facebook.com/orientalbird...
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds #EAAFP
A new 10-year plan is strengthening habitat protection, expanding headstarting, and boosting international cooperation. Photo © kinzzzang
More details here!!
facebook.com/orientalbird...
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds #EAAFP
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Good news for the Spoon-billed Sandpiper!
A new 10-year plan is strengthening habitat protection, expanding headstarting, and boosting international cooperation. Photo © kinzzzang
More details here!!
facebook.com/orientalbird...
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds #EAAFP
A new 10-year plan is strengthening habitat protection, expanding headstarting, and boosting international cooperation. Photo © kinzzzang
More details here!!
facebook.com/orientalbird...
Be #inspired by #waders or #shorebirds #EAAFP
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Purple Sandpiper from Redcar recently @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @waderquest.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Purple Sandpiper from Redcar recently @teesbirds.bsky.social @nybirdnews.bsky.social @waderquest.bsky.social @northyorksbirds.bsky.social
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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