February 1987

Beautiful, bi-monthly Birder's World magazine 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!
Features
Sandhill Recover
By Gary Krapu
The Sandhill Crane, threatened during the turn of the century, has made a comeback that is a major conservation success story.
Keeping Cool When the Heat is on
By Bette Schardien Jackson, Jerome Jackson
Killdeer, which often nest in areas unprotected from the sun, have clever methods for cooling their eggs.
The Chickadee's Early Warning System
By Millicent Ficken
This special alarm signals other chickadees to freeze or take cover and thereby helps protect the flock from predators.
Photo Essay: The Pied-billed Grebe
By Thomas Schneider
A pair of Pied-billed Grebes nesting in the Les Cheneaux Islands of Lake Huron shared their nest and young with Tom Schneider's camera.
The Delightful Dipper
By Robert Nero
"Suddenly it went completely under water, right out of sight! It was the moment we had been waiting for . . ."
Aesthetics & Ethics: Larry West's Way of Seeing
By Eileen Beyer
A Michigan photographer's love of nature means he takes his pictures with respect for the well-being of wildlife.
Departments
Editorial
Center Portrait
The Tri-colored Heron
Birding Hot Spots
The Skagit River Flats of Washington State
Rare Bird Report
Attracting Birds
Developing a Bird Garden
Avian Exotica
Birds and Art
The prestigious "Birds in Art" Exhibition.
Bird Art Calendar
A listing of art shows featuring birds
Feeding Forum
Questions and comments on feeding
Photo Gallery
Photographs submitted by readers
Reviews
The Best of the Bird Books
Classifieds
Contributors
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