February 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
Up With Downys
By Jerome Jackson
This popular woodpecker enlivens backyards throughout North America.
On Pins and Needles
By Connie Toops
The delicate relationship between birds and desert plants.
Undercover Agents
By Charles Rau
Revealing the nocturnal secrets of desert bats.
Out on a Limb
By Gordon Van Woerkom
A photo essay of birds and trees.
Arctic Yodelers
By Robert Zimmer
Oldsquaws master the rigors of the frigid north.
By Gerard Fuehrer
The power and prowess of the Great Horned Owl.
Departments
From the Editor
Birding Briefs
Center Portrait
In a Different Light. - Carolyn Chatterton
Birding Hot Spots
By Curtis Badger

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia

Attracting Birds
Woodpecker Room and Board - Scott Shalaway
Bird Photography
Quality Lenses for Less - Adam Jones
Calendar
A Calendar of Upcoming Events
Avian Exotica
The Helmeted Hornbill - Robert W. Storer
Rare Bird Report
A Summary of Unusual Sightings
Essay
Christmas of the Hawks - William Wisner
Forum
Backyard Feeder Raiders
Birds in Action
Refreshing Pause - Marie Read
Photo Gallery
Photographs Submitted by Readers
Book Reviews
The Best in Birding
Letters to the Editor
Classifieds
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