June 1993

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
Thunder Pumper
By Mark Riegner
When searching for the reclusive American Bittern, hearing is believing.
The Jazz Singer
By Jeff Deitchman
For a lesson in improvisation, listen to the mockingbird.
Blue Crow of the Pines
By David Manry
The rowdy life-style of the Pinyon Jay.
Smorgasbord of Humor
By Gordon Van Woerkom
A feast of fowl photos.
Northern Oasis
By Robert Villani
Iceland harbors huge seabird colonies and birds from both continents.
Caling All Kids!
By Downs Matthews
Camp Chircahua: a summer camp for budding birders.
Departments
From the Editor
Birding Briefs
Center Portrait
Wildflower Forest - Tim Fitzharris
Birding Hot Spots
Lassen Volcanic National Park, California - Kenn Sherwood Roe
Attracting Birds
Sunflowers: Sol Food for Birds - Rich and Marion Patterson
Bird Photography
Machias Seal Island - Tom Vezo and Pat Lindsay
Bird Art Calendar
Art Shows Featuring Birds
Avian Exotica
The Great Bustards - Robert W. Storer
Rare Bird Report
A Summary of Unusual Sightings
Essay
Little Coal of Fire - Fern R. Tainter
Birds in Action
Tug-of-Worm - Lee F. Snyder
Photo Gallery
Photographs Submitted by Readers
Book Reviews
The Best in Birding
Letters to the Editor
Classifieds
Contributors
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