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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The Sky Islands are a paradise for birds and birders, but there are concerns about the future.
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Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
More places for sightings There are plenty of places for solo birders to explore, too, starting in Brighton with Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road.
—Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
The event attracted nearly 67,000 birders last year, who reported almost 8,000 species worldwide.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
As the dentist predicted, birders eventually arrived, too, largely finding her home by word of mouth.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 3 Jan. 2025
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Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
More places for sightings There are plenty of places for solo birders to explore, too, starting in Brighton with Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Road.
—Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
The event attracted nearly 67,000 birders last year, who reported almost 8,000 species worldwide.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
As the dentist predicted, birders eventually arrived, too, largely finding her home by word of mouth.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Birder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birder. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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