bird-watcher

noun

bird-watch·​er ˈbərd-ˌwä-chər How to pronounce bird-watcher (audio)

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Big Oaks hosts about 6,000 deer, squirrel, and turkey hunters and anglers annually, with some 15,000 total visitors, including bird-watchers from around the world, according to former refuge manager Joe Robb, who retired last year. Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026 Go in the early morning for gorgeous peek-a-boo lake views and the chance to chat with knowledgeable bird-watchers. Midwest Living, 12 June 2026 Trails wind through black mangrove forests, pine flatwoods, and scrub habitats popular with bird-watchers and hikers. Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 The landfill, called a relleno sanitario in Spanish, sits on the outskirts of the city and is well known to bird-watchers as an avian hotspot. Kate Wong, Scientific American, 14 May 2026 Chicago Park District officials announced last week that bird-watchers observed nesting activity starting in February in Park 597 along the Calumet River on the city's Southeast Side. ABC News, 13 May 2026 The farthest stretches of the South American continent are a strong draw for bird-watchers, National Geographic author and birding expert Noah Strycker said. Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 10 May 2026 This Gulf Coast town knows how to turn on the charm for everyone, from artists to bird-watchers to anglers. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026 Researchers studied the brains of 58 adults, comparing the expert bird-watchers (29 people, ages 24–75) to novices of similar ages and educational backgrounds (29 people, ages 22–79). Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bird-watcher was in 1803

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bird-watcher

noun
bird-watch·​er
ˈbərd-ˌwäch-ər
: an observer of wild birds
bird-watch
-ˌwäch
verb
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