bird-watch

or bird·watch

[ burd-woch ]

verb (used without object)

1. to identify wild birds and observe their actions and habits in their natural habitat as a recreation.

Other Words From

• bird-watching noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bird-watch¹

First recorded in 1945–50; back formation from bird watcher

Example Sentences

You could wander colonial cities like Antigua, Guatemala, or Granada, Nicaragua, and bird-watch in the rainforests of Costa Rica.

From New York Times

For those dads who love to hike, bird-watch or otherwise hang outside, there’s a good chance they’ll also enjoy foraging for mushrooms alongside the Los Angeles Mycological Society.

From Los Angeles Times

During spring migration from 2012 to 2017, Bill posted daily bird-watch observations.

From Washington Post

It also includes how ordinary Black people greet one another, stand on the porch, bird-watch or engage in otherwise mundane activities.

From Washington Post

The 444-acre park will allow the tribe to tell the story of the Ioway people and provide a rustic getaway where people can hike, camp and bird-watch, said Lance Foster, the vice chairman of the tribe.

From Washington Post