birdwatching
- noun
- /ˈbɜrdˌwɑːtʃɪŋ/
- I'm also an ardent birdwatcher and have been known to book holidays around birdwatching opportunities.
- hiking, camping, and birdwatching
- birdwatching, fishing, swimming
- spend some time birdwatching
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It is estimated that approximately $0.40 per bird is spent on birdwatching (on travel and equipment), and $800 per bird is spent to rear and release a bird in the wild (Pimentel et al. in press).
Academic text (1992) -
Find a hobby or something, like canasta or birdwatching.
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I love gardening, birdwatching, and all of God's creations in nature.
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Nonconsumptive recreation, such as birdwatching, in the United States contributes approximately $18 billion per year (Table 2; USDI 1991).
Academic text (1997) -
Many people enjoy birdwatching in the early morning when the birds are most active.
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During their vacation, they scheduled several days for birdwatching in the national park.
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He joined a local club dedicated to birdwatching and learned more about different species.
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Etymology
Birdwatching comes from the two simple words bird and watching and literally means 'watching birds' in the wild, so think of it as the hobby of keeping your eyes on birds for fun or study.