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!
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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.
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Birding festivals
Letters
From Our Readers
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
By Paul Kerlinger
Gardening for Birds
Hummingbird Flowers
Those Amazing Birds
The value of flocks
Gallery
Readers' photos
Field Identification
Shorebird Shapes and Colors - Kenn Kaufman
Great Gear
New products for birders
Calendar
May and June 1999
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Buyers and Sellers
Birds in Action
Barn Owl
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