FEATURES
24 Ask Why
Even common backyard species hold mysteries.
BY DON FREIDAY

26 WildBird's 23rd Annual Photo Contest
Enter two images per category before May 16.

30 25 Must-see Birds
These species stand out as North American highlights.
BY TOM WOOD & SHERI WILLIAMSON

36 Binocular Bonanza
Check out the newest models on the market.

40 Rocky Mountain Treasures
Colorado's many gems include two breeding hummingbirds.
BY MIKE FREIBER

COLUMNS
2 Editor's Note

16 Adventures with Austin

22 Out the Window

DEPARTMENTS
3 Letters
4 News & Notes
6 Conservation Corner
10 Ornithology 101
14 Birder's I.D.
18 Lister's Forum
20 Birder's Back Yard
43 Birder's I.D. Answer
48 Flying Free

REFERENCE
43 Birder's Emporium
45 Classifieds
47 Advertiser's Index

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