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February 2005 | 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! |
Features The One That Almost Got Away By
E. Vernon Laux The inside story of how the rarest bird of the 21st century to date — the Red-footed Falcon — nearly became a case of mistaken identity. |
Falcon Frenzy By
Paul Baicich, Wayne Petersen How one wayward falcon made the whole nation stop and pay attention. |
Out with the Old, In with the New By
Pete Dunne Eight user-friendly binoculars that are great buys for the money -- and might just make you think you’re 20 years old again. |
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Arthur Morris What you’ll see, when to go, and how to get to Florida’s year-round Gulf Coast hotspot: Fort De Soto Park. |
Columns From the Editor Birding Briefs The condor's healthy gene pool, a soldier reports his bird sightings in Iraq, the Green Heron's five-minute fall farewell, and more news about birds |
Birder at Large Up Close and Personal Why the real roadrunner is as fun as the cartoon character. |
Those Amazing Birds  | How birds that steal from other birds come out ahead. |
Birds on the Move  | Why certain migrants change altitude, not latitude. |
ID Tips How to tell Ladder-backed from Nuttall’s Woodpecker. |
Gardening for Birds Where to turn now for help choosing garden-worthy plants. |
Bookshelf Like a birding buddy, the new Birdwatcher’s Companion will add to your enjoyment and understanding of birds |
From Our Readers Your Letters Since You Asked From the Backyard Gallery Resources Festivals and Events Learn More Classifieds Caught in the Act
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See great photos of birds, get birdwatching tips, learn about birding events, and more!
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