From the Editor
A lasting legacy
Reflecting on Eldon Greij’s legacy after his passing.
Features
Shadow in the grasslands
The Short-eared Owl is in a decades-long population decline that has gone almost unnoticed.
Birding Israel
From the Hula Valley in the north to the coastal city of Eilat in the south, Israel boasts a wide array of wonderful birds.
40-below wonders
Why the birds that thrive in the Yukon’s winters are as amazing as those that migrate across continents and oceans.
The plea
Planet Earth’s avian distance champion is the perfect messenger to appeal for the protection of all birds.
Columns
Attracting Birds
Backyard owls
Spotting an owl in your yard or neighborhood can be like winning the World Series.
Birder at Large
Got to make the morning last
Why a Big Sit gets every day off to a good start.
ID Tips
Savannah Sparrow
Ho to recognize the various forms of one of North America's most widespread native sparrow species.
ID Toolkit
Sparrow similarities
Learning how to distinguish House Sparrow will help in your quest to identify other sparrows.
Photographing Birds
Beyond portraits
Four ways to add artistry to your bird images.
Hotspots Near You
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319. Virginia Lake, St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador
This birdwatcher’s oasis within the city boundary hosts nesting Osprey, Boreal Chickadee, ducks, waterbirds, and many other birds.
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320. Elsen’s Hill, Winfield, Illinois
The Elsen’s Hill unit of West DuPage Woods Forest Preserve in a western suburb of Chicago is a great place to bird year-round.
Also in Every Issue
Birding Briefs
The discovery of a new tanager species from South America, the impact of climate change on birds' bodies, studying wading bird populations in the Everglades, and more.
On the Wire
The documentary about Chicago's famous Piping Plovers, artist Christopher Reiger's unique bird-inspired posters, the podcast Life List, and three notable books.