Juanita Browne: No need to wing it — tips for watching waders

A word of warning though: dogs (even on a leash) can disturb wading birds and force them to miss out on feeding time

A Northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) young chick.

If you’re looking for some winter wildlife-watching, why not try waders?

Surrounded by water and with so many wetlands across this island, you’re never too far from a good spot to watch waterbirds. Perched as we are, on the western edge of Europe, Ireland is a landing point for lots of winter migrants who travel here to escape colder winters in the Arctic and northern Europe.