1
: a person who observes or identifies wild birds in their habitats
2
: a catcher or hunter of birds especially for market
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Championed by birder and former state legislator Bob Duschesne, the trail is a network of more than 260 birding locations all around Maine.
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Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Until this week, when the wood stork was spotted hanging out in a pond in Broomfield, quickly drawing hundreds of birders from across the metro.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Seeing hummingbirds delight at backyard feeders is one of the many joys of birders across the South, but making sure they are kept happy–and staying at your feeder–can be an overwhelming thought.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
Their modest magnification suits casual to intermediate birders who want portability without sacrificing performance.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links., FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Until this week, when the wood stork was spotted hanging out in a pond in Broomfield, quickly drawing hundreds of birders from across the metro.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Seeing hummingbirds delight at backyard feeders is one of the many joys of birders across the South, but making sure they are kept happy–and staying at your feeder–can be an overwhelming thought.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
Their modest magnification suits casual to intermediate birders who want portability without sacrificing performance.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links., FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Birder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birder. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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