On the 12th and 13th of January this year we were privileged to be a part of the International Waterbird Census. Started in 1967 the census hopes to monitor Waterbird populations identify wetlands of international importance and assist in protecting and managing Waterbird populations around the globe. The census takes place every year in over 100 countries with participation of over 15 000 counters most of whom are volunteers. Why count waterbirds? Simple waterbirds are well kno