Wild Florida gets its feet wet in shallow waters
for a closer look at Wading Birds!

Think you’re the only one who likes to play in the mud? Well, think again. Every year, thousands of bird enthusiasts visit Florida to catch a glimpse of these water-loving winged creatures. Follow wading birds as they use their specially designed beak and legs to survive Florida’s shallow murky waters.

In this website:

• What are the characteristics of a wading bird? What do they eat? Find out more in our wildfile.
• Learn about the hunting technique called "tacto-location" used by Wood Storks.
• Listen to stories and watch video clips of the different wading bird species.
• Read profiles on a few of the wading birds found in Florida.
• And much more!