April 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
Photo Essay: Many Happy Returns - Cover Story
By Diane Jolie
Celebrate the beauty of migratory orioles, tanagers, and buntings, back from distant wintering grounds.
Attracting Birds: Feathers in your Nest Box
By Cynthia Berger
Backyard nest boxes offer hours of birdwatching enjoyment. With an easy-to-assemble box design, you can attract Tree Swallows, sure to fascinate you with their nesting behavior.
By Roland Wauer
Learn expert advice on birdwatching in America's national parks. Discover five class locations not to be missed.
Outlandish Chat
By Julie Craves
With its outrageous song and quirky behavior, the Yellow-breasted Chat is unique among wood-warblers. Meet the distinctive chat and learn about its habits.
By Diane Jolie
Discover key birding sites along Alabama's coast for spectacular view of migrant songbirds and resident favorites.
Trogons to Tropicbirds
By Connie Toops
Escape to the tropics as you explore Trinidad and Tobago, Caribbean islands with lush vegetation and breathtaking birds
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Center Portrait
Family Tree
Birds on the Move
Hawks moving north
Gardening for Birds
Colorful Columbines - Pat Hayward
Gallery
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Great Gear
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Amazing Birds
Mysterious Bird Brain - Eldon Greij
Cybird
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Field Identification
Great Egret
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March and April 2000
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