From the Editor
The best on Earth
Two articles in this issue shed light on the effectiveness of the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Features
Causeway colony
On Florida’s Panhandle, terns and skimmers are finding much-needed nesting habitat on gravel rooftops and bridges.
Of the first magnitude
How the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act can finally become an effective tool for conserving birds.
Game changer
An insider’s view of this year’s Champions of the Flyway bird race in Israel.
Tablet Extras for August 2016
See the articles from BirdWatching and other online resources that we added to our August issue.
Columns
Since You Asked
Answers to your questions
What kestrels eat, the purpose of hornbills' huge bills, and more.
Birder at Large
Come-see-ums
On New Jersey's Bayshore, summer's the time for mudflats and marshes, not beaches.
Attracting Birds
Collateral damage
Feeding birds entails serious responsibilities.
Amazing Birds
Siblicide
Why a chick might kill one of its nest mates.
ID Tips
Harris's Hawk
What to look for to distinguish Harris's from other dark raptors.
ID Toolkit
Scanning with purpose
How to use your binoculars to find more birds.
Hotspots Near You
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237. Patagonia Mountains, Patagonia, Arizona
This 15-mile-long mountain range within Coronado National Forest is home to Elegant Trogon, Plain-capped Starthroat, and other southwestern specialties.
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238. Highland Rookery, Highland, Indiana
This city park is the site of a Great Blue Heron rookery, and it's where to find ducks, owls, shorebirds, and songbirds.
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239. Penticton Marina and Esplanade, Penticton, British Columbia
The adjacent sites, on the southeastern shore of Okanagan Lake, are great spots for waterfowl, gulls, hawks, owls, jays, and more.
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240. Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area, McBaine, Missouri
This hotspot, on the Missouri River southwest of Columbia, hosts about 270 species, including shorebirds, sparrows, ducks, and pelicans.
Also in Every Issue
Birding Briefs
Important news about birds, birdwatching, and conservation.
Your View
Reader-submitted photographs, including 50-year-old images from Midway Island.