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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These walks are opportunities to meet other birders, hopefully see new birds, have new experiences, and learn from each other.
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Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 20 June 2024
Although the flamingos that spent some time on a Port Washington beach have long since moved on, the rare event that attracted birders and other nature enthusiasts to the city will be commemorated in a unique way.
—Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2024
Duluth master birder Green, who has been observing and studying Minnesota birds since the 1960s, also was a co-author of the new book.
—John Myers, Twin Cities, 26 May 2024
Peter Kaestner, a 70-year-old birder and Cockeysville resident, was on the cusp of doing something no one had ever done before: observing 10,000 different bird species in the wild in his lifetime.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2024
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Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 20 June 2024
Although the flamingos that spent some time on a Port Washington beach have long since moved on, the rare event that attracted birders and other nature enthusiasts to the city will be commemorated in a unique way.
—Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2024
Duluth master birder Green, who has been observing and studying Minnesota birds since the 1960s, also was a co-author of the new book.
—John Myers, Twin Cities, 26 May 2024
Peter Kaestner, a 70-year-old birder and Cockeysville resident, was on the cusp of doing something no one had ever done before: observing 10,000 different bird species in the wild in his lifetime.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2024
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“Birder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birder. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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