April 1998

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
Get Ready for Bluebirds
By Connie Toops
The arrival of spring signals the return of bluebirds, and none too soon for most of us. Could this be the year for bluebirds in your neighborhood?
Sunroof Success
By John Potente
Open-top nest boxes can improve bluebird survival.
Setting Course
By Scott MacButch
A band of young Whooping Cranes from Idaho follows an ultralight airplane to their new wintering grounds in New Mexico.
Martin Mania
By James Hill III
Unraveling the mysteries and myths about Purple Martins, a species dependent on human landlords for survival.
There's No Place Like Nome
By Tom Vezo
A portfolio of northwestern Alaska's extraordinary birds.
Phoebe Fidelity
By Scott Shalaway
The faithful Eastern Phoebe returns to its roots each spring.
The Eyes Have It
By Eldon Greij
When it comes to keen vision, the bird's eye is a sight to behold.
Departments
From the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Birder at Large
Like Robins for Asparagus - Pete Dunne
Birding Briefs
From the Backyard
News, Tips & Tales - Gordon J. VanWoerkom
Center Portrait
Best Western - Donald M. Jones
Birding Hot Spots
Newfoundland - Donald Kissil
Attracting Birds
A Trio of Bird Gardens - Susan Day
Where to Bird
Spring Into Birding - Paul Lehman
Calendar
Upcoming Events
Field Identification
Wilson's Warbler - Kenn Kaufman
Those Amazing Birds
A Star Guide - Eldon Greij
Birds and Art
The Ward World Championships - Curtis J. Badger
Rare Bird Report
A Summary of Unusual Sightings - Kenn Kaufman
Getting Started
Getting Your Ducks in a Row - Eldon Greij
Special Events
Warbler Wave Weekend - Jeremy Daniel
Book Reviews
The Best in Birding
Gallery
Photographs Submitted by Readers
Classifieds
Contributors
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