birding

American  

[bur-ding] / ˈbɜr dɪŋ /

noun

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

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birding British  

/ ˈbɜːdɪŋ /

noun

1. another name for bird-watching

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Other Word Forms

• birder noun

Etymology

Origin of birding

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

Example Sentences

Bostic said he plans to spend more time after leaving the Fed on interests including birding and work related to financial literacy and economic development.

From Barron's

Young Watson would accompany his father on birding trips.

From BBC

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