October 1994

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
Saving Grace
By Bill Donahue
The Trumpeter Swan makes an uneasy recovery in the Northwest.
Flashing Red
By Peter Friederici
The arresting Red-headed Woodpecker commands your attention.
Through a Birder's Prism
By William Moskoff
Reflections on birding and freedom in the new Eastern Europe.
Natural Patterns
By Art Wolfe
A photographic expression of avian flocks.
Beyond Bird Names
By Donald Kroodsma
Understanding the concept of species and the dilemma of naming birds.
The King of Huntley Meadows
By Edward Regan
A look at the lifestyle of North Anmerica's largest rail.
Departments
From the Editor
Birding Briefs
Center Portrait
Chubby Chukar - Rod Planck
Birding Hot Spots
By Curtis Badger
Attracting Birds
Nebraska's WildHaven - Elaine and Robert Sabin
Birds and Art
Greg Woodard - Curtis J. Badger
Calendar
A Calendar of Upcoming Events
Rare Bird Report
A Summary of Unusual Sightings
Avian Exotica
The Capercaillie - Robert W. Storer
Birds in Action
Peregrine Potluck - Arthur Morris
Essay
The Hawks of Summer - Nancy Stromer
Humor
Branzen Raven - Michael S. Quinton
Photo Gallery
Photographs Submitted by Readers
Book Reviews
The Mississippi Kite
Letters to the Editor
Classifieds
Contributors
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