Dip (or dip out): to miss seeing a bird which you were looking for. Dude: "a bird-watcher who doesn't really know all that much about birds." A novice birdwatcher; slightly pejorative term. Also used to refer to someone who primarily seeks out birds for photography rather than study.
What are bird watchers called?
Birdwatching or birding means going outside to enjoy watching birds. It is a popular hobby. Someone who does this may be called a birdwatcher, but more often a twitcher or birder. The scientific study of birds is called ornithology. People who study birds as a profession are called ornithologists.
What is the difference between birders and twitchers?
So, what is the difference between a birder and a twitcher? The birder is a passive birdwatcher who takes their time when birdwatching and enjoys whatever bird comes their way, while the twitcher is more active in their birdwatching approach, wasting no time, and seeks a specific kind of bird.
Are bird watchers called twitchers?
Avid bird watchers are often called twitchers. Learn more about twitching, and if it is something you want to get involved in in our expert twitching guide.