February 2004

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
Sizing Up Scopes
By Stephen Ingraham
Fifteen of the best spotting scopes on the market, plus six important questions to ask before you buy one.
By Karen Steenhof
If you see a Prairie Falcon this winter, chances are it was hatched in the cliffs overlooking Idaho’s Snake River Valley.
The Great White Quiet
By Alan Montgomery
Where to go on Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula for bullbirds, gozzers, soldiers, and other great winter birds.
The Great Gannet Colony
By Virginia Hayes
One of only six in North America, the colony on Avalon’s Bird Rock is a sight to behold in spring.
The Overlooked Warbler
By Paul Zimmerman
What we don’t know about the most conservatively attired of our four desert-nesting warblers — Lucy’s Warbler.
Columns
From the Editor
For birders, 2003 had its bad news, surprises, and fabulous news
By Chuck Hagner
Birding Briefs
In the news this month, Bermuda Petrels survived a rocky hurricane season, roadkill deer pose problems for eagles, and the number of U.S. birders has dropped
Birder at Large
Do Not Disturb
By Pete Dunne
Why being a good birder doesn't mean always being quiet.
Up Close and Personal
Living Legend
By George Harrison
The ubiquitous House Finch colonized America from two fronts.
Those Amazing Birds
Make Way!
By Eldon Greij
Why ducklings follow their mother wherever she goes.
Birds on the Move
Crystal Ball
By Paul Kerlinger
How weather radar will change the way you look at birds.
ID Tips
Rosy-Finches
By Kenn Kaufman
Gray-crowned, Brown-capped, and Black Rosy-Finches.
Gardening for Birds
Winter Green
By Connie Toops
Books that inform and inspire, and belong in your library.
Resources
Festivals and Events
Classifieds
Caught in the Act
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