An illustrated planning exercise
The shore
has a schedule.
As the water falls, a feeding ground appears. Follow a sample tide and meet the birds working its changing edges.
Explore the whole shore by scrolling the illustration sideways.
The flats are open.
Near low tide, broad areas of mud are exposed. Scan slowly for feeding flocks, keeping your distance from the water’s edge.
Dunlin
Small waders probe soft mud with slightly downcurved bills, often moving in busy groups.
Wide feeding area exposedOystercatcher
A sturdy, orange-red bill and bold black-and-white body stand out around shellfish-rich shores.
Shellfish beds accessibleAvocet
Look for the slender upcurved bill sweeping side to side through shallow water.
Shallow channels availableThis is a fictional tide curve for learning, not a navigation forecast. Real tides vary by location and date. Use a local tide service and observe from established paths; mudflats and rising water can be hazardous.