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June 1999 | 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! |
Features By
Richard Kuzminski Because Piping Plovers nest on beaches, they face frequent conflicts with humans and predators. |
Attracting Birds: Shady Characters By
Gordon Van Woerkom Shade from mature trees attracts many species not usually considered to be backyard birds. |
In Search of Ecuador's Newest Bird By
Rex Graham Our intrepid reporter traveled well off the beaten path to see a bird species so recently discovered that it still has no official name. |
A Chickadee Idyll By
Ruth Fairall After several years with empty nest boxes, the author's backyard finally lured a pair of Chestnut-backed Chickadees to raise a family. |
Birding Hotspot: Lostwood Refuge By
Cliff Beittel North Dakota is an unlikely mecca for birders, but the prairie potholes host a number of species that are difficult to see anywhere else. |
Photo Essay: Warblers on the Nest Take an intimate peek into the family life of warblers, some of North America's most beautiful birds. |
Departments From the Editor Birding festivals Contributors Authors and Photographers Birding Briefs News, Events, People From the Backyard Readers' ancedotes Getting Started Readers' favorite books Center Portrait Great Blue Heron Birds on the Move Gardening for Birds Hummingbird Flowers Those Amazing Birds The value of flocks Field Identification Shorebird Shapes and Colors
- Kenn Kaufman Great Gear New products for birders Calendar May and June 1999 Classified Ads Buyers and Sellers
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