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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Star-chasers come for the dark sky, birders have more than 200 species to check off their list, and adrenaline-seekers enjoy getting a glimpse of the swamp’s most populous resident, the American alligator.
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Sheeka Sanahori, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025
Mike Kimmel, owner of Martin County Trapping and Wildlife Rescue, told NBC News that the elevated stand has been there for years and the only mystery is whether it was set up by a hunter, birder or wildlife photographer.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2025
Ingelsby’s uncle, a former Augustinian priest who inspired the character of Tom, is a birder.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
The Amazon is a birder’s paradise.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 21 Oct. 2025
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Sheeka Sanahori, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025
Mike Kimmel, owner of Martin County Trapping and Wildlife Rescue, told NBC News that the elevated stand has been there for years and the only mystery is whether it was set up by a hunter, birder or wildlife photographer.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2025
Ingelsby’s uncle, a former Augustinian priest who inspired the character of Tom, is a birder.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
The Amazon is a birder’s paradise.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Birder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birder. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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