August 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
Attracting Birds: Container Gardens for Hummingbirds - Cover Sotry
By Bob Sargent, Martha Sargent
Learn the experts' tips for using window boxes and other container gardens to attract hummingbirds to your patio, deck or balcony.
Photo Essay: And the Winners Are...
Outstanding images are revealed as Birders World announces the winners of its first photo contest. Enjoy the best that your fellow readers have to offer.
Up Close and Personal: House Wren
By George Harrison
Get to know the tenacious House Wren, a backyard minimite with boundless energy and an exuberant song.
There's no Place Like Home
By Susan Day
Venture into your backyard to hone your camera skills. Gear suggestions and photo advice are offered to get you started in the rewarding field of bird photography.
By Kristi Streiffert
North Carolina's costal region offers something for everyone. You can enjoy fun on the beach, visit historical sites and experience great birdwatching along the Outer Banks.
Positive Net Results
By Julie Van Moorhem
A team of researchers surveys the streamsides of Utah, studying nesting songbirds. By catching, banding and releasing hundreds of birds, they are learning what the birds need to survive.
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News, Events, People
Ask Birder's World
Questions from Readers
Getting Started
10 tips for field trips
From the Backyard
Readers anecdotes
Center Portrait
Tidal Character Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow by Paul Fusco
Gardening for Birds
Herbs for Birds
Birds on the Move
Gallery
Readers' photos
Amazing Birds
Color Me Beautiful - Eldon Greij
Great Gear
Hummingbird products
Field Identification
Is it blue or indigo?
Calendar of Events
July and August 2000
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Buyers and Sellers
Caught in the Act
Scratch and Sniff - Joe McDonald
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