birdwatch

/ˈbɜːrdˌwɒtʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who observes and studies birds, often with binoculars or a telescope.

“As an avid birdwatch, she carried a field guide to identify the species she spotted.”

2. verb

To observe and study birds, often in a systematic and scientific way.

“The ornithologist decided to birdwatch in the park to collect data on local bird populations.”

Synonyms

  • bird observer
  • ornithologist