1
: a person who observes or identifies wild birds in their habitats
2
: a catcher or hunter of birds especially for market
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Groll, who grew up in Naperville but lives in Lincoln Park now, is an avid birder in Winnemac Park.
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Sophie Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
Because of its rare appearance in the Northern Hemisphere, many birders are flocking to catch a glimpse of the vagrant gull.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2025
Bowen’s character, Chris, being a birder, made more sense somehow in Seattle.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
Monhegan Island After a short ferry ride from the mainland, birders can encounter a fascinating array of species across Monhegan Island, a popular destination for migrating songbirds during both spring and fall.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Sophie Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
Because of its rare appearance in the Northern Hemisphere, many birders are flocking to catch a glimpse of the vagrant gull.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2025
Bowen’s character, Chris, being a birder, made more sense somehow in Seattle.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
Monhegan Island After a short ferry ride from the mainland, birders can encounter a fascinating array of species across Monhegan Island, a popular destination for migrating songbirds during both spring and fall.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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“Birder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birder. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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