bird-watcher
Binoculars in nature
A bird-watcher is someone who observes wild birds as a hobby, typically with binoculars and field guides.
The activity ranges from casual backyard observation to dedicated expeditions seeking rare species.
Bird-watchers often keep lists of species they've spotted: She's been a bird-watcher for thirty years and has logged over five hundred species.
Handheld dual-lens magnifier
- field guidePortable species identification manual
- spottingPerceiving or identifying visually
- life listRecord of observed species
- twitcherRare bird pursuer
lifer · checklist · sighting · identification · ornithology · scope · notebook · patience
Handheld dual-lens magnifier
- spotting scopeHigh-powered observation monocular
- field guidePortable species identification manual
- tripodStabilizing support structure
- cameraImage capturing device
telephoto lens · notebook · vest · hat · waterproof jacket · hiking boots · backpack · camouflage
Bird conservation nonprofit
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- field tripOrganized educational excursion
- guideLeader or instruction book
- expertHighly skilled practitioner
mentor · novice · competition · twitching · chase · citizen science · conservation · volunteer
binoculars
Handheld dual-lens magnifier
- field guidePortable species identification manual
- spottingPerceiving or identifying visually
- life listRecord of observed species
twitcher · lifer · checklist · sighting · identification · ornithology · scope · notebook · patience · dawn
binoculars
Handheld dual-lens magnifier
- spotting scopeHigh-powered observation monocular
- field guidePortable species identification manual
- tripodStabilizing support structure
camera · telephoto lens · notebook · vest · hat · waterproof jacket · hiking boots · backpack · camouflage · blind
Audubon Society
Bird conservation nonprofit
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- field tripOrganized educational excursion
- guideLeader or instruction book
expert · mentor · novice · competition · twitching · chase · citizen science · conservation · volunteer · meetup
stealth
Secret, undetected movement
early riser · waiting · listening · scanning · tracking · stalking · squeaking · mimicry · concealment · persistence
wetland
Waterlogged land ecosystem
shoreline · woodland · grassland · reserve · sanctuary · refuge · park · trail · migration corridor · flyway
bird-watcherfowler
Wild bird hunter
duck hunter · hunter · poacher · trapper · taxidermist
bird-watchercouch potato
Habitual sedentary TV watcher
shut-in · homebody · gamer · urbanite · city slicker