December 1997

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
Cover Story: Voice of the Turtle
By Jerome Jackson
Known for its mournful call, the elegant and abundant Mourning Dove graces open spaces and backyards throughout North America.
Spoonbills for Christmas
By Marcia Bonta
A holiday birding trip to Louisiana's Cameron Parish unwraps the splendors of the season.
Topsy Turvy Bird
By Gordon Van Woerkom
Enjoy the upside-down lifestyle of the White-breasted Nuthatch in your backyard.
Everglades Forever
By Connie Toops
A photogtaphic tribute to southern Florida's national treasure.
Fading Fitzbew
By Peter Friederici
In the Southwest, the embattled Willow Flycather faces an uphill struggle for survival.
To Split or Not to Split
By Terry Rich
When eastern and western birds find romance on the Great Plains, the results can create a nightmare for biologists and birders' checklists.
Departments
From the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Birding Briefs
Birder at Large
Listening with Longing - Pete Dunne
Center Portrait
Fall Classic - Bob MacDonnell
Birding Hot Spots
Attracting Birds
Getting Ready for Winter - Carrol L. Henderson
Bird Photography
Homing in on Carl Sams - Julie Ridl
Calendar
Upcoming Events
Field Identification
Identifying Birds by Song - Kenn Kaufman
Those Amazing Birds
A New Look - Eldon Greij
Rare Bird Report
A Summary of Unusual Sightings - Kenn Kaufman
Getting Started
Downies and Harries - Jerome A. Jackson
From the Backyard
News, Tips & Tales - Gordon J. VanWoerkom
Book Reviews
The Best in Birding
Gallery
Photographs Submitted by Readers
Classifieds
Contributors
Horsefeathers
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