February 1989

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
Fuel Efficiency
By Kim Harris
The economical heating systems of our winter birds.
Ruled by the Seasons
By Suzanne Kingsmill
For Greater Snow Geese, timing is everything.
An Extraordinary Bird
By Lawrence Kilham
A pair of naturalists' intriguing notes on the American Crow.
The Lettuce-box Rail
By Barbara Katz
And other tales from a Lincoln Park Zookeeper's work-a-day world.
Photo Essay: Red-necked Grebes
By Eldon Greij, Tom Gibson
Their breeding season revealed.
A Matter of Choice
By Michael Havelin
Irene Hinke Sacilotto's photographic career of hard decisions.
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From the Editor
Center Portrait
Dune Vigil - Robert Villani
Birding Hot Spots
Wintertime on the Niagara - Roberta McDonald
Attracting Birds
Martin Madness - Jerome A. Jackson
Birds and Art
James Lockhart - Sheryl DeVore
Bird Art Calendar
Art Shows Featuring Birds
Avian Exotica
The Oilbird - Robert W. Storer
Reviews
Birds in Action
Hasty Hatch - William J. Rayner - Ron Kingswood
Rare Bird Report
A Summary of Unusual Sightings
An Essay
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