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birdwatching
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thumb|Three people birdwatching with binoculars Birdwatching, or birding, is the observing of birds, either as a recreational activity or as a form of citizen science. A birdwatcher may observe by using their naked eye, by using a visual enhancement device such as binoculars or a telescope, by listening for bird sounds, watching public webcams, or by viewing smart bird feeder cameras.
Birdwatching, also called birding, is the activity of observing birds using tools like binoculars and telescopes, or simply by listening and watching, either for enjoyment or to contribute scientific data. People engage in birdwatching in various ways, from using their naked eye to monitoring bird feeders through cameras or watching live webcams.
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24 sectionsContents
- Birding, birdwatching, and twitching
- History
- Economic and environmental impact
- Activities
- Monitoring
- Environmental education
- Competition
- Networking and organization
- Equipment and technology
- Sound equipment
- Photography
- Videography
- Portable media players
- Remote birdwatching
- Communication
- Mobile applications
- Code of conduct
- Socio-psychology
- Famous birdwatchers
- In media
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- References
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thumb|Three people birdwatching with binoculars Birdwatching, or birding, is the observing of birds, either as a recreational activity or as a form of citizen science. A birdwatcher may observe by using their naked eye, by using a visual enhancement device such as binoculars or a telescope, by listening for bird sounds, watching public webcams, or by viewing smart bird feeder cameras.
Most birdwatchers pursue this activity for recreational or social reasons, unlike ornithologists, who engage in the study of birds using formal scientific methods.