bird watcher

or birdwatcher

noun

1. a person who identifies and observes birds in their natural habitat as a recreation.

bird-watcher

noun

1. a person who studies wild birds in their natural surroundings

Derived Forms

• ˈbird-ˌwatching, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bird watcher¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

He is a bird watcher, a dog lover, and a man whose heart is too large for his country and his own good.

From The Daily Beast

The rape of a 73-year-old bird-watcher in Central Park this week ignited shock around the world.

From The Daily Beast

A man police identify as Mitchell was still lurking in the park two weeks ago, when a 73-year-old bird watcher came upon him.

From The Daily Beast

Under such conditions the pleasure of watching the birds is tempered by the physical discomfort to which the bird-watcher is put.

From Project Gutenberg