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Appendix 1 lists endangered species that require strict protection to help their populations recover. Check out our other posts to find out more about the new species that could join the list 🧵 (5/5)
January 10, 2026 at 11:28 AM
And our final waders listed on Appendix 1 are Nordmann's Greenshank and Magellanic Plover 🧵⬇️ (4/5)
January 10, 2026 at 11:28 AM
They're joined on Appendix 1 by Great Knot, Semi-palmated Sandpiper, Red Knot (rufa subspecies) and Spoon-billed Sandpiper 🧵⬇️ (3/5)
January 10, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Our first batch of waders on Appendix 1 include Socialable Plover, Bristle-thighed Curlew, Far-eastern Curlew and Buff-breasted Sandpiper 🧵⬇️ (2/5)
January 10, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Three new waders species could be added to Appendix 1 under the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species, but which waders are already on the list? 🧵⬇️ (1/5)
January 10, 2026 at 11:28 AM
We'll be posting more about the convention, COP15 and the species involved across our socials in the build up to the meeting in March 2026. Keep an eye on our accounts for more 🧵(3/3)
January 5, 2026 at 1:28 PM
There are proposals to add Hudsonian Whimbrel, Hudsonian Godwit and Lesser Yellowlegs to Appendix 1, which lists endangered species requiring strict protection 🧵⬇️ (2/3)
January 5, 2026 at 1:28 PM
COP15 is coming, but what does it mean for waders? Here is a quick guide to the meeting 🧵⬇️ (1/3)
January 5, 2026 at 1:28 PM
New Year celebrations are now underway in the first countries to pass the dateline. To everyone celebrating this occasion across the world, we wish you all the best for 2026! #NewYear2026
December 31, 2025 at 11:20 AM
📰 Wader News #waders #shorebirds

Solar-powered GPS tags show no detectable harm to Kentish Plovers ⬇️
www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/v2/Content/S...
December 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
And last to arrive, fashionably late but looking great to the wader #Bridgerton cast are... (🧵 4/4)
December 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Next to join the wader #Bridgerton cast are... (🧵 3/4)
December 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
First to arrive from our wader #Bridgerton cast are... (🧵 2/4)
December 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Dearest Followers...
The new season of #Bridgerton is coming soon. Here are 10 magnificent waders we think could be in the show, a thread (🧵 1/4)⬇️
December 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
However you're spending Christmas Day, we hope you have a great time (and maybe get to see some waders in your local area too 😊)

#MerryChristmas #SeasonsGreetings
December 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
T'was the night before Christmas and all through the roost, not a creature was stirring, not even this Dunlin 😴

Season's Greetings to all our followers celebrating Christmas over the next few days
December 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
New items added to our webshop - check out the IWSG sweatshirts joining our great range of wader-themed t-shirts. But hurry, UK delivery in time for Christmas ends soon! 🎄🎁🎅

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December 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Need funding to help with a small #wader #shorebird project? This might be the answer. Deadline for applications now 31st December 2025

💰 IWSG Small Grant applications
www.waderstudygroup.org/projects/sma...
December 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Mark Drever joined the Editorial Team of Wader Study!
Whole team and other Wader Study information can be found here: www.waderstudygroup.org/wader-study/
December 3, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Excited to inform that Camilo Carneiro is now stepping into the role of Editor in Wader Study!
Wader Study editorial team is dedicated to helping authors ensure their contribution is in a high-quality format.
www.waderstudygroup.org/wader-study/...
November 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Meet Lynda Donaldson, new Editor at Wader Study!
Whole team and other Wader Study information can be found here: www.waderstudygroup.org/wader-study/
November 18, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Tracking Teenage Whimbrel
Paper by Kneidel et al. under the spotlight.

Spotlight: www.waderstudygroup.org/article/19760/
Paper: www.waderstudygroup.org/article/19756/
#shorebirds #OpenAccess #waders #ornithology
October 31, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Habitat selection and lek use strategy of breeding male Great Snipes Gallinago media - PhD thesis by Michał Korniluk
www.waderstudygroup.org/article/19749/
#waders #shorebirds #ornithology #OpenAccess
October 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The importance of waders for seed dispersal in a rapidly changing world
NEW PERSPECTIVE by Green and Lovas-Kiss

www.waderstudygroup.org/article/19803/
#ornithology #waders #shorebirds #OpenAccess
October 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Predation of a Dunlin by a Common Raven at Willapa Bay, Washington, USA, during spring migration
NEW SHORT COMMUNICATION by Joseph B. Buchanan

www.waderstudygroup.org/article/19752/
#waders #shorebirds #ornithology
October 31, 2025 at 4:48 PM