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• A North American species profile(s)
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• Backyard bird-identification tips
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Bird Watcher's Digest is America's only family-owned and operated bird-watching magazine. The Thompson family has provided expert advice since 1978! Pictured from left to right: Bill Thompson, III, Elsa Thompson, Bill Thompson, Jr., Laura Thompson Fulton, and Andy Thompson

Fall 2009 Issue Highlights

• Botany For Bird Watchers
• Why the Backyard?
• Did You Know?