February 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
Winter Wanderings
By Charles Pfister
Periodic invasions of arctic birds.
Master Caster
By Hiroyoshi Higuchi
Bait-fishing techniques of the Green-backed Heron.
Air Supremacy
By Ken Lamberton
A look at the life-style of an avian Top Gun, the Cooper's Hawk.
Dawn to Ducks
By John Turner
Going for a waterfowl Big Day record.
Enchanted Islands
By Ruth Carol Cushman
Darwin's Galapagos: unspoiled and accessible to modern birders.
Big Red!
By Gordon Van Woerkom
A photo essay on the Northern Cardinal.
Departments
From the Editor
Birding Briefs
Center Portrait
Winter Rose - Larry West
Birding Hot Spots
Attracting Birds
Fruit Frenzy - Ron Spomer
Bird Photography
By Marlene Planck, Rod Planck
Bird Art Calendar
Art Shows Featuring Birds
Essay
The Seven Stages of Birding - Terry Rich
Avian Exotica
The Honey Buzzard - Robert W. Storer
Rare Bird Report
A Summary of Unusual Sightings
Birds in Action
Spin Cycle - David A. Slikkers
Photo Gallery
Photographs Submitted by Readers
Book Reviews
The Best in Birding
Letters to the Editor
Classifieds
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