From the Editor
The state of our birds
Why it’s no time to pull the covers over our heads.
Features
Arctic Snowflake
Where and when you can enjoy a mini-blizzard of Snow Buntings this winter.
Peregrines in Paris
An American birder discovers a familiar and history-making species in the City of Light.
Important new books
Our year-end roundup of the best new books about birds and birding.
Tablet Extras
See the articles from BirdWatching and other online resources that we added to our December issue.
Columns
Since You Asked
Birder at Large
Far and near
How today’s binoculars got so good.
Attracting Birds
Amazing Birds
Toothless
Why birds have no teeth and sometimes eat pebbles.
ID Tips
Rare visitors
Five rare birds to watch for at your feeders this winter.
ID Toolkit
Hotspots Near You
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197. Lake Tawakoni State Park, Wills Point, Texas
This state park located on a huge reservoir east of Dallas is a good winter spot for Rusty Blackbird, Pine Warbler, loons, and other treats.
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198. Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, Portland, Oregon
This beautifully landscaped botanical garden is where to find an abundance of Wood Ducks in winter.
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199. Shark Valley, Everglades National Park, Florida
Part of Everglades National Park, Shark Valley offers up-close views of Purple Gallinule, Roseate Spoonbill, and other great birds.
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200. Pinnacles National Park, Soledad, California
Our newest national park is where to look for Prairie Falcon and Golden Eagle, and it’s a release site for the spectacular and critically endangered California Condor.
Also in Every Issue
Birding Briefs
Important news about birds, birdwatching, and conservation.
Your View
Reader-submitted photographs, including the winner of our regular Photo of the Week contest.