Waders and water

Shorebirds  in the desert

When making their long distant journey from their wintering grounds to their breeding areas, thousands of miles flying north from Mexico and the Americas across the desert, where do migratory waders stop to refuel?  Waders make this long flight to the vital northern breeding grounds in the far north; Alaska or in some cases even as far as Siberia. Absolutely crucial to their survival are ponds, lakes and rivers. Places where they can feed and effectively refuel.

Long-billed Dowitcher photographed 5/5/2015 on their way north, stopping at a tiny wetland along the Rio Grand part of the Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park New Mexico USA See
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