December 2000

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
A Photographic Fantasy - Cover Story
By Mary Katharine Parks Workinger
Meet Carl R. Sams II - the man behind the endearing snowman images and acclaimed wildlife photographs.
Attracting Birds: Backyard Paradise
By Connie Toops
A 30-year veteran of birdwatcing, Vern Dayhoff offers feeding tips on personal success in attracting birds to his Colorado yard.
Photo Essay: In the Shadow of Giants
By Henry Holdsworth
Powerful photos of magnificent birds among mountain backdrops will send your senses soaring.
By Oscar Carmona
When cold weather spreads across the northern states, birdwatches head to the Texas tropics, haven for a diversity of birds.
Upclose and Personal: Jaunty Juncos
By George Harrison
Like the first snowflakes, juncos herald the arrival of winter. Learn about Dark-eyed Juncos, America's favorite snowbird.
Over the River and Through the Woods
By Clay Sutton, Pat Sutton
Go behind the scenes of a Christmas Bird Count to discover how experienced birders find the birds in their territory.
Bottoms Up!
By Patricia Lindsay
Travel to the bottom of the world to experience the ruggedly beautiful land, teeming with penguins and unusual birdlife.
Your Passport to Birdwatcing
By Donald Mammoser
Get on board. The Golden Eagle Passport is a one-year ticket to federal lands and a multitude of birding pleasures.
Departments
Editors Quill
The More the Merrier
Your Letters
Notes and Comments
Our Contributors
Authors and Photographers
Birding Briefs
News, Events, People
Since You Asked
Questions from readers
Getting Started
Joining a bird club - Pete Dunne
From the Backyard
Anecdotes and tips
Center Portrait
Snow Goose - Marlin Brown
Gardening for Birds
Holiday treats Holiday Treats for the Tweets - Connie Toops
Birds on the Move
Legendary Flights - Paul Kerlinger
Gallery
Readers' Photos
Those Amazing Birds
Understanding Feathers - Eldon Greij
BirdWares
Birdwatchers' products
Identification Tips
Red-throated Loons Loons in Winter By Kenn Kaufman Photographs by Brian E. Small
Festivals and Events
November and December 2000
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Caught in the Act
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