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    2012 Birding Archives & Web Extras

    April 13, 2017

    by Greg Neise

    2012 Birding Archives & Web Extras
    Vol. 44, No. 6 November 2012Vol. 44, No. 6
    November 2012

    Migratory Bird Joint Ventures: 25 Years of Conservation Partnerships. Jennie Duberstein, well known in the birding community for her tireless work over the years with the ABA’s successful young birder programs, also happens to be a major player in promoting bird conservation in the Americas. In this informative overview, Duberstein tells Birding magazine about the impressive and inspiring work of bird conservation partners in North America.

    In addition to all the print content in the November 2012 issue of Birding, we’re pleased to bring you substantial additional online content. Here’s a guide—think of it as an electronic Table of Contents—to the extensive online material in the November 2012 issue.

     

    Vol. 44, No. 5 September 2012Vol. 44, No. 5
    September 2012

    A Birding Interview with Chandler S. Robbins. Chan Robbins is a living legend, having made major contributions for seven decades to bird conservation and birder education. Birding magazine is proud to feature this exclusive, extended interview, along with reflections by famous ornithologists on Robbins’ legacy.

    In addition to all the print content in the September 2012 issue of Birding, we’re pleased to bring you substantial additional online content. Here’s a guide—think of it as an electronic Table of Contents—to the extensive online material in the September 2012 issue.

     

    Vol. 44, No. 4 July 2012Vol. 44, No. 4
    July 2012

    Table of Contents [PDF: 188k]

    A Birding Interview with Steve N. G. Howell. Steve Howell is one of the most famous and influential—and opinionated!—birders of all time. Birding magazine is proud to feature this exclusive interview.

    Along with all the print content in the July 2012 issue of Birding, we’re pleased to bring you substantial additional online content. Here’s a guide—think of it as an electronic Table of Contents—to all the online material in the July 2012 issue.

     

    Vol. 44, No. 3 May 2012Vol. 44, No. 3
    May 2012

    Table of Contents [PDF: 283k]

    How the Harlequin Got His Spots photos by Paul Higgins and text by Keith Evans [PDF: 2.8M]

    With the May 2012 issue of Birding, we’re pleased to bring you more online content than ever before! Here’s a guide—think of it as an electronic Table of Contents—to all the online content for the May 2012 issue.

     

    Vol. 44, No. 2 March 2012Vol. 44, No. 2
    March 2012

    Table of Contents [PDF: 286k]

    WebExtra About the Cover

    The Doubtful Birder: Decision Making and Field Identification by Charles T. Scialfa [PDF: 1.0M]

    Tools of the Trade by Diana Doyle [PDF: 609k] Good Birders Don’t Flash White iPhones: iEtiquette in the Field

    » Play the Online Photo Quiz

     

    Vol. 44, No. 1 January 2012Vol. 44, No. 1
    January 2012

    Table of Contents [PDF: 195k]

    WebExtra About the Cover

    A Birding Interview with Paul Lehman [PDF: 140k]

    The Large, Dark Shearwater and Circular Logic by Tom Johnson [PDF: 130k]

    WebExtra Birding at Mount Auburn Cemetery – Additional Content

    » Play the Online Photo Quiz

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