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August 2020

The Cooper's hawk takes center stage in this issue of WBB. A native of dense forest, this species has adapted to our tree-filled suburban environment with remarkable ease. Editor Dawn Hewitt conducts a pseudo-scientific experiment to see which of her hummingbird feeders attracts the fewest bees. Also, the privilege of watching young hummingbirds embark on their life journey in her southern Arizona yard has helped contributor Marion Ball overcome the worries and concerns of the pandemic. Find all this and more in our August 2020 issue!
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Species Profile: Cooper’s Hawk: This Bird Hunter Is Moving into Town by Gayle A. Robison
Cooper’s Hawk: The Perfect Backyard Dinosaur by Jeffrey A. Gordon
Watcher at the Window: Late Summer Musings by Julie Zickefoose
Letter to the Editor
My Backyard: A Ray of Sunshine in Troubling Times by Marion Ball
Ask Birdsquatch
Short Stories from Al by Al Batt
A Bee-resistant Hummingbird Feeder? by Dawn Hewitt

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Editor’s Note
Bird Bites: Mantids Threaten Hummingbirds, and Reminder: Wash Your Bird Feeders!
