birded
Went spotting fowl
Birded is the past tense of bird, meaning to observe or hunt birds.
Most commonly it refers to birdwatching: We birded along the coast all morning.
The term is standard among enthusiasts who identify themselves as birders rather than birdwatchers.
binoculars
Handheld dual-lens magnifier
- spottingPerceiving or identifying visually
- liferPrisoner without release
- checklistItemized verification guide
twitching · tally · songbirds · raptors · waterfowl · flock · birdcall · migration · nesting · feathers
taxonomy
Science of categorical arrangement
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- avifaunaBirds of a region
- ornithologistOne who studies birds
beak · clutch · plumage · binomial · nomenclature · phylogeny · endemic · fieldwork · specimen · classification
- early birdOne who arrives first
- free as a birdEntirely without restrictions
- bird's eye viewElevated vantage point
- bird's nestAvian home structure
- two birds with one stoneAchieving two goals simultaneously
- bird feederOutdoor seed dispenser for wildlife
bird, birds, birdie, birdhouse, birding, birdbath, birdlike, birdwatcher, birdhouses