August 1993

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
Beacons in the Sage
By Terry Rich
Prominence and perserverance describe the life of the Sage Grouse.
Comeback Trail
By Paul Zimmerman
The Eastern Bluebird responds favorably to a helping hand.
Song Sparrow Lady
By Marcia Bonta
Margaret Morse Nice and her passion for research.
Penguin Power
By Art Wolfe, Gordon Van Woerkom
A photo essay on the regal Emperor Penguin.
Grassland Nomads
By Sheryl DeVore
Spending a summer with the unpredictable Dickcissel.
Emerald Isle
By Rick Marsi
Trinidad's unspoiled rain forest abounds with avian gems.
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From the Editor
Birding Briefs
Center Portrait
Sunset Silhouette - Arthur and Elaine Morris
Birding Hot Spots
Pierre and Ft. Pierre, South Dakota - Ron Spomer
Attracting Birds
Ghost Trees Come Alive - Scott Shalaway
Birds and Art
Guy Taplin - Curtis J. Badger
Bird Art Calendar
Art Shows Featuring Birds
Avian Exotica
The Kagu - Robert W. Storer
Essay
The Falcon and the Grouse - Terry Rich
Rare Bird Report
A Summary of Unusual Sightings
Birds in Action
Crab a la carte - George E. Stewart
Forum
Unusual Experiences with Grouse
Photo Gallery
Photographs Submitted by Readers
Book Reviews
The Best in Birding
Letters to the Editor
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