Definitions

1. noun

a new or additional sight of something, especially a wild animal, that has been previously seen, often allowing for a more accurate identification or observation

“The hikers were rewarded with a resight of the elusive mountain goat, which they had spotted briefly the day before.”

2. verb

to see or catch sight of something again, especially an animal, after a previous sighting

“The birdwatcher resighted the rare species in the forest, using a pair of binoculars to get a closer look.”