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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Attracting birds to your backyard birdbath can be rewarding for birders of all ages and is a great way to contribute vital support to local bird populations.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2025
The golden eagle and Spanish imperial eagle are two particularly eye-catching animals that might make an appearance for visiting birders, while cinereous vultures and black storks can be spotted in abundance as well.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
What to watch: This weekend's gloomy weather shouldn't deter birders, Rayner said.
—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
All new birders need is a pair of binoculars and an app, book or friend who can help identify birds.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2025
The golden eagle and Spanish imperial eagle are two particularly eye-catching animals that might make an appearance for visiting birders, while cinereous vultures and black storks can be spotted in abundance as well.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
What to watch: This weekend's gloomy weather shouldn't deter birders, Rayner said.
—Nicole Cobler, Axios, 14 Feb. 2025
All new birders need is a pair of binoculars and an app, book or friend who can help identify birds.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Birder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birder. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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