June 1989

Beautiful, bi-monthly BirdWatching magazine (formerly Birder's World) appeals to every bird enthusiast — from backyard birdwatcher to serious birder. Subscribers receive helpful hints for attracting and feeding birds, handy identification tips, photography pointers, info about where to find birds, superb color photography, and much more!
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Features
Forests, Fire and the Future
By Terry Rich
A look at post-1988 Yellowstone.
The Great Chase
By Sam Fried
Attu's birders - as unusual as its birds.
The Thrill of the Hunt
By Hal Harrison
A master nest-searcher reminisces.
Ancient Rites
By Susan Hand Shetterly
Birding Uxmal's Mayan ruins.
Photo Essay: Giant Canada Geese
By Gustav Swanson
From near extinction to urban nuisance.
This Clear Eye
By Julie Ridl
The pioneering bird photography of Eliot Porter.
Departments
From the Editor
Center Portrait
A Quiet Pause - Jim Messna
Attracting Birds
The Stuff Nests are Made Of - Jerome A. Jackson
Birding Hot Spots
Ryerson Woods - Sheryl DeVore
Birds and Art
Cajun Carving - Curtis J. Badger
Bird Art Calendar
Art Shows Featuring Birds.
Rare Bird Report
A Summary of Unusual Sightings
Avian Exotica
The Wallcreeper - Robert W. Storer
An Essay
In Search of Elliot's Pheasant - Ben King
Photo Gallery
Photographs Submitted by Readers
Letters to the Editor
Reviews
The Best of Bird Books
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