All we want for Christmas is a Snowy Owl atop our Christmas tree (photographed by our editor, Paul Konrad).

Wishing you a Wonderful Holiday Season with Best Wishes for the New Year – 2026 – we especially hope you enjoy this issue as our staff begins our annual holiday break. We look forward to bringing you a new issue of The Birding Wire that will arrive in your email Inbox the morning of Wednesday January 7th, when new weekly issues resume. As you know, each issue is filled with information about birds and birding from across the United States, Canada, and beyond, with a collection of insightful articles from the field and backyard, how-to information, birding news and events, quality products, bird photography, and a bit of inspiration for you to get the most out of all your favorite birding activities.

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Remember that you can refer to previously published issues of The Birding Wire during the holiday break, and anytime, by accessing our handy “Archives” section, which is linked at the top of issue and the website of The Birding Wire at BirdingWire.com. Thank you especially for your readership, interest, and encouragement throughout the year! As we all enjoy the holidays in our own ways, we hope you enjoy all your birding activities in the field and in your yard, and watch for the next issue of The Birding Wire to appear in your email Inbox the morning of January 7th. Happy New Year 2026!