May/June 2008

2 Editor’s Note
This year’s World Series of Birding in New Jersey marks the 25th anniversary of the competitive conservation event…More>>

30 Hummer No. 1
Species Profile: Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilocus colubris)
BY SHERI WILLIAMSON

32 Birdscaping for Buzzers
With four elements, you can pull hummingbirds into your view.
BY VAL CUNNINGHAM

38 Make Your Observations Count
Birders can contribute to ornithology now.
BY JESSIE H. BARRY

42 Different Terrain
Birding in new areas, permanently or temporarily, tests and rewards your skills.
BY WAYNE ATKINSON

46 A Gentle Revolution
Roger Tory Peterson's first field guide in 1934 changed birding forever.
BY KENN KAUFMAN

50 20th Annual Photo Contest
Enter before April 25 to win fantastic prizes!

54 Tiny Bird, Spectacular Capabilities
Species Profile: Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Regulus calendula)
BY LORI R. SOWELL

56 Birding America: Wonders in The Wilds
In southeastern Ohio, a conservation center works toward habitat and species restoration.
BY ROBIN M. MULLET

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4 LETTERS

6 NEWS & NOTES

10 CONSERVATION CORNER

14 ORNITHOLOGY 101

18 BIRDER'S BACK YARD

20 WINDOW VIEW

22 BIRDBOY

24 BIRDER'S I.D.

26 LISTER'S FORUM

28 ADVENTURES WITH AUSTIN

62 BOOK NOOK

63 GEAR, GADGETS & GOODS

65 FLEDGLING TERRITORY

67 BIRDER'S EMPORIUM

69 WILDBIRD CLASSIFIEDS

71 ADVERTISER'S INDEX

72 FLYING FREE 

On The Cover
Broad-billed Hummingbird
By Bruce D. Taubert