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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! |
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. |
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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. |
From Our Readers Your Letters Since You Asked From the Backyard Gallery Resources Festivals and Events Classifieds Caught in the Act
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See great photos of birds, get birdwatching tips, learn about birding events, and more!
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