birdwatching

Etymology

bird + watching

noun

  1. Observing or identifying wild birds in their natural environment.
  2. (slang) The hobby of watching rocket launches.
    In fact, on this night, the birdwatching is over for everyone, for the firing is cancelled. Nobody notifies birdwatchers officially, of course, so the exodus is scattered and gradual. 1957, Skyline, volumes 15-18, page 7

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