February 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
Snowbird Season
By Jerome Jackson
As sure as the snow flies, Dark-eyed Juncos invade backyards throughout North America.
A Passion for Hummers
By Judith Toups
Thanks to Alabama's Bob and Martha Sargent, our knowledge of hummingbird distribution is ever-changing.
Long on Silence
By Gerard Fuehrer
Stealth and secrecy mark the life of the Long-eared Owl.
Signs and Wonders
By Gordon Van Woerkom
A photo essay of avian evidence or "the things birds leave behind."
A Wren's Eye View
By Donald Kroodsma
Step into a bird's world and see life through the eyes of a Bewick's Wren.
A Birding Pilgrimage
By Pamela Dillett
A corridor for millions of migrating birds, Israel provides an extraordinary birding experience.
Departments
From the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Birding Briefs
Birder at Large
Embers of Spring - Pete Dunne
Center Portrait
Winter Sprite - Bruce Montagne
Birding Hot Spots
Attracting Birds
Backyard Prairie - Susan Day
Bird Photography
Bittersweet Backdrop - Tom Vezo
Calendar
Upcoming Events
Rare Bird Report
A Summary of Unusual Sightings - Kenn Kaufman
Those Amazing Birds
Supercharged - Eldon Greij
Essay
Cue the Migration! - Eldon Greij
From the Backyard
News, Tips & Tales - Gordon J. VanWoerkom
Book Reviews
The Best in Birding
Gallery
Photographs Submitted by Readers
Classifieds
Contributors
Birds in Action
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