bird-watcher

noun

bird-watch·​er ˈbərd-ˌwä-chər 

: birder sense 1

Examples of bird-watcher in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For a breath of fresh air, the riverfront Memphis Flyway, an elevated walkway in Tom Lee Park, opened this June—an ideal spot for bird-watchers that intersects with several major migratory routes. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026

Or, join the bird-watchers who enjoy the Mount Auburn Cemetery in Massachusetts, which sits on the Atlantic Flyway, a major thoroughfare for fall (and spring) bird migration. — Mitchell Gilburne, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bird-watcher

• watcher

Kids Definition

bird-watcher

noun

bird-watch·​er

ˈbərd-ˌwäch-ər

: an observer of wild birds

bird-watch

-ˌwäch

verb