birding

[bur-ding]

noun

1. the identification and observation of wild birds in their natural habitat as a recreation; bird-watching.

birding

/ ˈbɜːdɪŋ /

noun

1. another name for bird-watching

Other Word Forms

• birder noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of birding¹

1560–70 for earlier sense “hunting birds”; bird + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

When she had the opportunity to travel to a Mono Lake birding festival in 2022, the idea of expanding the program began to take shape.

From Los Angeles Times

Gray’s unexpected plunge into the world of birding is becoming more common.

From Salon

“Whether you are an expert birder who has been birding your whole life or you have never thought about birds, you are welcome to join Project Phoenix,” Sanderfoot said.

From Los Angeles Times

Part of the impetus also comes from my experiences birding around others.

From Salon

The script promptly sends her fictional spouse off on a birding expedition so that Herb and Nell can get slowly and persuasively reacquainted.

From Los Angeles Times