Customer Reviews

WildBird (1-year)

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I don't know what distinguishes WILDBIRD from other periodicals about the subject, perhaps it is a `bird-of-the-month' approach, but I do find the articles and photographs, columns and "departments" interesting and informative. For example, the May/June issue of WB is promoted as the `15th Annual Hummingbird Issue' and includes a somewhat lengthy essay, "Beginner's Guide to Hummingbird ID by Sherri Williamson, co-founder of the SE Arizona Bird Observatory. Another article is entitled, "Hummingbird Helpers: How you can contribute to the study and aid of Hummingbirds". The latter is by Wildbird Advisory Board member Peter Strangel who coordinates bird conservation efforts for the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in Atlanta, and who writes a recurring column for WB. A Hummingbird photo-essay by Ralph Paonessa is also included, as well as articles on backyard birds and birds in South America about - you guessed it - Hummingbirds.

WB displays a keen interest in photography, sponsoring an annual photography contest and includes regular columns on conservation, as well as an `Ornithology 101', and other recurring useful topics.

I liked the magazine because it stayed with the articles on the cover and more on different birds, from the habits, to locating birds, what they eat, nesting patterns, ect. My favorite part of the magazine was the Bird Jokes, Contests. Wonderful magazine with pictures for kids and adults, a treasure find for any bird lover.

I HAVE, IN THE PAST, OR CURRENTLY SUBSCRIBE, TO FOUR BIRDING MAGAZINES. I THINK THIS IS THE BEST. ONE OF THE GREAT FEATURES OF WILDBIRD IS THAT IS ALLOWS THE READER TO GET INVOLVED THROUGH THE ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST AND THROUGH TWO READER FORUMS THAT POSE A QUESTION EACH ISSUE AND ASK FOR REPLIES TO THOSE QUESTIONS. THE BEST ANSWERS THEY RECEIVE ARE THEN INCLUDED IN THE NEXT ISSUE. SO I GUESS YOU COULD SAY IT IS MORE INTERACTIVE THAN THE OTHERS. I LIKE ALL OF MY BIRDING MAGAZINES, BUT IF I HAD TO PICK JUST ONE, IT WOULD BE WILDBIRD.

I just received my first magazine and I like it very much. Great pictures which are a big help for me to match with the birds I see in my backyard. I watch birds for the fun and pleasure it gives me, but I like to know a little about what I am seeing and this magazine will be a big help to me.

I have only received one issue of Wildbird but am happy that I have subscribed. As a beginning birder, I need all the help that I can get and I am unwilling purchase an experienced birder (do they even sell those at Amazon?).

This magazine is well laid out and provides a plethora of fun, and interesting, facts about the birds between its covers. I look forward to the next issue.

Addendum: February 2, 2009:

I have enjoyed each issue of this magazine. The photographs are beautiful. The information is helpful and interesting. This is a great beginning birding magazine for all ages.

Do you have a backyard feeder or two? Do you like to watch birds? Do you enjoy identifying them and keeping track of the ones you've seen? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are a good candidate to become a reader of Wild Bird magazine. I bought this for Mrs. Spudman because our backyard is filled with feeders of all kinds. When the first issue arrived we were not disappointed.
This is a beautiful magazine filled with excellent bird photographs, articles about various species of birds and their habits and habitats. Readers will also find information about birding events and updates concerning the hottest birding spots. We enjoy Cape May, NJ and always find a few references to this bird capital.

Yes, the last few pages of the magazine are ad intensive, but even these are interesting to read. It's a shame that the magazine only comes six times a year and that it doesn't contain more pages. We still enjoy the magazine immensely and look forward to its arrival every other month.

If you're some kind of bird expert, this magazine may inform and intrigue you. For the backyard bird feeder guys and gals and ornithologically challenged, it's entirely too technical and arcane.

I have recieved my first Issue and I really liked it, I am a avid Bird watcher, and feeder. I would reccomend this magazine to anyone who enjoys watching birds.

I ordered this magazine for my dad for Father's Day and he loves it. Ordering was easy and it arrived within in 2 weeks!!

My sister is an avid birdwatcher and is also incredibly "frugal", so this was the perfect gift for her since it is by far the best birding magazine I have seen and she would never splurge on it for herself. The articles and stunning photography are first rate and almost always of interest to her (or so she says).

Highly Recommended!

CFH