June 1995

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
Friendly Competition
By Connie Toops
Bluebirds and swallows become neighbors.
By Barry Van Dusen
A bird artist finds inspiration during spring migration on a tiny Maine coast island.
Singing the Same Tune
By David Manry
The importance of song learning in the complex social life of the Indigo Bunting.
Where the Cranes Are
By Bert Raynes
A photo essay of the majestic Sandhill Crane.
Marsh Dancers
By Janet Boe
An intimate look at the Eared Grebe's cozy lifestyle.
Home is Where the Heartland is
By Mark Spreyer
Raptors adjust to suburban life in the land of Lincoln.
Departments
From the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Birding Briefs
Those Amazing Birds
Taking a Dive - Eldon Greij
Center Portrait
Nutcracker Sweet - Donald M. Jones
Birding Hot Spots
White Memorial Foundation, Connecticut - William K. Field
Attracting Birds
Backyards for Wrens - Jerome A. Jackson
Birds and Art
Kent Ullberg: Wildlife Sculptor - Curtis Badger
Calendar
Upcoming Events
Avian Exotica
Field Identification
Warbling Vireos - Kenn Kaufman
Essay
The Return of Munch - Cathleen Rineer-Garber, Jay Holcomb
Rare Bird Report
A Summary of Unusual Sightings - Kenn Kaufman
From the Backyard
News, Tips & Tales - Gordon J. Vanwoerkom
Book Reviews
The Best in Birding
Gallery
Photographs Submitted by Readers
Classifieds
Contributors
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