December 1990

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
Masters of the Macabre
By Matthew Douglas
The intriguing lives of Loggerhead and Northern shrikes.
By Ruth Fairall
The Chilkat River Valley's winter feast.
By Sam Fried

A 10-day blitz through southern Texas.

Photo Essay: In Limited Light
By Birder's World Staff
A glimpse of birds at down and dusk.
Spirits of the Pacific
By Craig Harrison
Graceful albatrosses on land and sea.
Heeding the Imperative Call
By Marcia Bonta
At home in Costa Rica with naturalist Alexander Skutch.
Departments
From the Editor
Center Portrait
LaBoheme - Lynn Rogers
Birding Hot Spots
Attracting Birds
Your Favorite Feeder Birds - Gordon J. VanWoerkom
Birds and Art
Gary Yoder - Curtis J. Badger
Bird Art Calendar
Art Shows Featuring Birds
Rare Bird Report
A Summary of Unusual Sightings
An Essay
Conversion to Birder - Victoria H. Irwin
Avian Exotica
The Potoos - Robert W. Storer
Viewpoint
Nongame Wildlife Funds - George Oxford Miller
Book Reviews
The Best in Birding
Birds in Action
Midnight Snack - Julia Sims
Photo Gallery
Photographs Subitted by Readers
Classifieds
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