February 1988

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
Christmas in the Tropics
By Carolyn Miller, Bruce Miller
Belize adds warmth to the traditional Christmas Count.
Swallowtown
By Suzanne Kingsmill
Pembroke, Ontario: the San Juan Capistrano of the North.
In the Pink
By M. P. Kahl
Flamingos: A closer look at these popular birds.
Photo Essay: Golden Eagles
By Gus Wolfe
A glimpse at Eagle-life in Montana.
Barren Beauty
By Downs Matthews
Stark but striking, Banks Island is a haven for arctic-breeding birds.
A Camera and a Career
By Julie Ridl
Karl Maslowski's 50-year cinematic career began with a gift.
Departments
From the Editor
Center Portrait
Resting Dowitchers - J. Mark Higley
Birding Hot Spots
Pelagic Birding - East Coast Style John Leo
Attracting Birds
A Passion for Wood Ducks Gustav A. Swanson
Birds and Art
Michael Sieve - Donna Sanders
Bird Art Calendar
Art Shows Featuring Birds
Avian Exotica
The Superb Lyrebird - Robert W. Storer
Reviews
The Best of Bird Books
Photo Gallery
Photographs Submitted by Readers
Rare Bird Report
A Summary of Unusual Sightings
Birds in Action
The Red-eyed Vireo - Betty Darling Cottrille
Letters to the Editor
Classifieds
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