June 1998

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 Marvel of Migration
By Terry Rich
The return of many of our favorite songbirds is a much-anticipated event. Where do they come from, and what does the future hold for these intrepid travelers?
Down But Not Out
By Richie Swanson
Steadily declining in nubers, the Cerulean Warbler embodies the plight of migrant species that depend on large forest tracts for survival.
Backyard Sanctuary
By Connie Toops
How we transformed our property into a haven for birds and other wildlife.
There's a Wren in my Pants!
By Gordon Van Woerkom
A photo essay of peculiar nest sites.
Ol' Flinthead
By Brian Kenney
The Endangered Wood Stork ignites a passion in birders to protect Florida wetlands.
Blue Jewels
By Gordon Van Woerkom
Visits by Indigo Buntings have surprised many backyard birdwatchers.
Departments
From the Editor
Birder at Large
Season Vaulting Exercise - Pete Dunne
Birding Briefs
From the Backyard
News, Tips & Tales - Gordon J. VanWoerkom
Center Portrait
Standing Guard - John Shaw
Birding Hot Spots
Big Sur, California - Craig Hohenberger - Jeff N. Davis
Where to Bird
Enjoying Spring Migration - Paul Lehman
Attracting Birds
Enticing Orioles to Your Backyard - Gordon J. VanWoerkom
Bird Photography
Simplifying Backgrounds - Darrell Gulin
Calendar
Upcoming Events
Field Identification
Solitary Sandpiper - Kenn Kaufman
Those Amazing Birds
Good Grooming - Eldon Greij
Viewpoint
A Taste for Shade-grown Coffee - Scott Shalaway
Rare Bird Report
A Summary of Unusual Sightings - Kenn Kaufman
Gardening for Birds
Choosing Dogwoods - Carrol L. Henderson
Gallery
Photographs Submitted by Readers
Classifieds
Contributors
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