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Canadian subscribers: Due to the mail strike, we’re not able to mail the January/February 2025 issue of BWD to you on our normal schedule. You should expect to receive your issue after the strike has ended. We apologize for any inconvenience, and like you we are hoping for a swift resolution to the matter.

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BWD, founded in 1978 as Bird Watcher’s Digest, is North America’s premier bird-watching magazine. Each bimonthly issue is packed with beautiful photography, illustrations and in-depth articles by renowned experts on an array of topics from backyard birds to birding abroad. Subscribe today to become a part of our community and benefit from the wealth of birding information and engaging stories our contributors have to offer.

It is absolutely beautiful cover to cover. BWD, you should be SO proud!

Melissa Wales

What a joy it was to learn the BWD legacy wasn’t ending
and that a new group of bird lovers were stepping up to help.

Leslie Pernas-Giz Company Name

I was very pleasantly surprised when I received the first issue — and I really like the larger format.

Kathy WilkinsonCompany Name

I am so impressed with the first issue that I have to say THANK YOU!

Nancy VanCottCompany Name

It’s another gorgeous issue!
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate how you’ve resurrected this publication.

Deb WinterCompany Name

I just wanted to congratulate you all for saving the magazine and for the terrific new format. Every issue has something of interest to me.

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