Bird Watchers Digest be in my opinion a must have magazine for anyone that have any interest in bird . from the backyard feeder to the world traveler observer , bwd have enough content in all area to satisfy anyone particular interest , on any level . there be even a regular section in each issue dedicate to back yard birding . it be not a magazine that be at all snobby and consider back yard novice peasant . on the other hand , it be also a very technical and educational periodical for those that be advance enough to actually take advantage of the many world wide travel suggestion and deal that be offer throughout the book . I first pick up some bwd back issue on Ebay and enjoy it enough to order a regular subscription . I be particularly impress by its compact size , similar to reader Digest . it can be easily carry along in a purse or bag for travel , and of course it make a perfect addition to you bathroom library . the only caution that I would suggest to anyone that decide to buy a subscription be to pass on the offer of the digest newsletter that you can subscribe too for every other month that BWD be not offer . at $ 16 a for 6 issue it be not worth it at all . its a very thin , -lrb- about 10 page -rrb- pamphlet style publication that have as many ad in it as helpful info . its a rip off in all honesty . I let my own subscription to it lapse after the first year . you be much better off subscribe to the bwd email that be send out periodically that be free , and load with article highlight and helpful info . overall I highly recommend bwd for all bird enthusiast on all level . I think you will find yourself look forward to each and every issue ...