From September to March here in Singapore wetlands, migratory waders arrive in graceful fashion from the northernmost end which stretches from Russia to Alaska, travelling along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway to escape cold wintry conditions, finding comfort in the warmer climates of SEA. This is their non-breeding season. In total, the flyway passes through 22 countries with approximately 55 migratory species travelling along it, equating to about 5 million birds. They carry no passports no baggage. Free to do as they please – feeding, fattening themselves for another long journey when season ends. Here, a whimbrel above - one of my favourite waders and another, a plover.
