December 1996

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
The Water Queen
By Mark Riegner
The Tricolored Heron reigns as a wetland favorite in the Southeast.
Dark Passage
By Allison Childs Wells
Researcher Bill Evans sheds light on the mystery of night migration.
King Penguin
By Gordon Van Woerkom
A photo essay of penguins by Roger Tory Peterson.
Birding the Barren Grounds
By Patricia Lindsay
During breeding season, Churchill, Manitoba, becomes a birding mecca.
Three Cheers
By Jerome Jackson
With vibrant song and plumage, the Northern Cardinal epitomizes backyard wildlife.
Crossroads for the Caracara
By Jeff Ripple
An exquisite raptor struggles for survival in the U.S.
Departments
From the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Birding Briefs
Birder at Large
Orion's Owl - Pete Dunne
Center Portrait
Feeding Time! - Roger Tory Peterson
Birding Hot Spots
Loxahatchee NWR, Florida - Cliff Beittel
Attracting Birds
The Ultimate Backyard - Susan Day
Bird Photography
Focus on Behavior - Joe Galkowski
Calendar
Upcoming Events
Field Identification
Long-eared Owl - Kenn Kaufman
Essay
Oscar of Solimar - Eldon Greij
Rare Bird Report
A Summary of Unusual Sightings - Kenn Kaufman
Those Amazing Birds
Eggs, Chicks and Survivors - Eldon Greij
From the Backyard
News, Tips & Tales - Gordon J. VanWoerkom
Birds in Action
Book Reviews
The Best in Birding
Gallery
Photographs Submitted by Readers
Classifieds
Contributors
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