April 2011

BirdWatching April 2011 issue
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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April 2011 issue preview video
Watch and listen as Editor Chuck Hagner explains why Birder’s World is now BirdWatching and describes what’s new and what’s staying the same in the April 2011 issue of the magazine.
Features
Marvel of the high arctic
By Clare Morrison
Exclusive photos of Red Knots and their nests at the top of the world
Map that photo!
By Diana Doyle, Mark Doyle
It's easy to add location data to your bird photos
Island rest stop
By Will Russell
Why Maine's Monhegan Island is a spring migration hotspot
Hotspots Near You
Maps, tips, and directions for great places to find birds
Columns
Since You Asked
Birder at Large
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By Pete Dunne
The field guide that probably turned you into a birdwatcher
Amazing Birds
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By Eldon Greij
Ten breeding behaviors to watch for in your yard this spring
ID Tips
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By Kenn Kaufman
Contributing editor Kenn Kaufman explains what to look for to tell apart Western, Whiskered, and Eastern Screech-Owls
ID Toolkit
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By David Allen Sibley
Contributing editor David Allen Sibley explains how to ID songbirds from below
From Our Readers
Your View
Photos and stories about birds from readers including photos of a Snail Kite, Short-eared Owl, Bald Eagle, and more!
Your Letters
Owl prowl in Colorado, comments, and special thanks
Fieldcraft
Mountain Bluebird
Superb reader photo: Mountain Bluebird with feather
Books and Products
New Products
Birds Around Us
Birds Arouns Us: Gladiator bird
New! Birds seen in stores, galleries, online, and just around
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