August 2002

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
Doorways to Birding
Once they didn't notice birds that much - or even at all. Now they can't keep from noticing them. What happened? Birdwatchers tell in their own words
The Best of the Best
Winners of our third annual contest prove that there's nothing quite like a photograph of a beautiful bird in a beautiful place to take your breath away.
Issues With Birds
By Noah Strycker
Which bird appears most often in birding magazines? The answer might surprise you.
Loons on the Edge
By Sheryl DeVore
The Common Loon's breeding range is shrinking, and the reason, researchers say, may be blowing in the wind.
Divining Cranes
By Christopher Cokinos
Peter Matthiessen offers cause for hope and concern in a new book about cranes.
Columns
Getting Started
An insider's look at the latest Peterson's field guide. - Pete Dunne
Up Close and Personal
Notable Grosbeaks
By George Harrison
Rose-breasted Grosbeaks make memorable springtime impressions and have launched at least one professional birding career
Those Amazing Birds
Why some clever offspring never leave the nest? - Eldon Greij
Birds on the Move
Swallows gather in huge flocks each summer. But why? - Paul Kerlinger
ID Tips
How to distinguish cowbirds from other blackbirds. - Kenn Kaufman - Photographs by Brian E. Small
Gardening for Birds
Bird-friendly ways to deal with birds that become pests. - Connie Toops
From the Editor
Doorways - Charles J. Hagner
Birding Briefs
Updates on conservation, research, and organizations
Crane Update
Flown Away Home Year-old Whoopers make historic journey north - Matt Schlag-Mendenhall
From Our Readers
Your Letters
Letters from our readers
Since You Asked
Questions from our readers - Julie Craves
From Your Backyard
Anecdotes and photographs from our readers
Gallery
Photographs submitted by our readers
Resources
Learn More
Extra information about this issue's articles and columns
Festivals and Events
August, September, October 2002 events
Classifieds
Buyers and Sellers
Caught in the Act
First Steps Sandhill Cranes - Wendy Shattil and Bob Rozinski
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