February 2008

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
Guide to optics: Waterproofing
By Fred Bieler
What you need to know about binocular waterproofing
Guide to optics: Lens coatings
By Steve Sosensky
Why the coatings on the lenses may be your binocular's most important feature
Guide to optics: Tripods
By Ernie Mastroianni
How to get the lightest, most stable tripod for your money
By Chuck Hagner
Amazing photos of Shoebill, Gray Crowned Crane, gorillas, and other treats awaiting birdwatchers in Uganda
By Bob Showler
Where to go to see crystal blue water, Roseate Spoonbills, and pink flamingos
Local Birding: Hotspots Near You
Four easy-to-get-to places to visit this winter, with maps, bird lists, tips, driving directions, and more.
Columns
From the Editor
Birding Briefs
Photo gallery of rare bird sightings, male birds outnumber females, an outrage against hawks and falcons, and new insights into flight calls
Birder at Large
ID Tips
Amazing Birds
On the Move
ID Toolkit
Bookshelf
Complete Birds of North America, Oology and Ralph's Talking Eggs, Bird Songs from Around the World, The Audubon Society Guide to Attracting Birds, and Bird: The Definitive Visual Guide
New Products
Walkstool Comfort XL, Heated Rock birdbath de-icer, SteriPEN Traveler, Toasty Feet insoles, and Wingscapes BirdCam
From Our Readers
Your Letters
California Condors, desktop wallpaper, and more
Since You Asked
Your View
Stories and photos submitted by readers including a Stellar's Jay and a pair of White-tailed Ptarmigan.
Resources
Ad Index
Index of advertisers in the February 2008 issue of Birder's World
Classifieds
Optics, bird tours, lodging, and more.
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