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!
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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.
By 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
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