Why Are Borders Called Twitchers?

The term twitcher, sometimes misapplied as a synonym for birder, is reserved for those who travel long distances to see a rare bird that would then be ticked, or counted on a list. The term originated in the 1950s, when it was used for the nervous behaviour of Howard Medhurst, a British birdwatcher.

What are birders called?

Bird Watchers choose different names for themselves. Some of them refer to themselves ornithologists, bird watchers, twitchers, birders, lister or ticker. Other watchers like birder and avian enthusiasts prefer to be called bird watcher.

What does the term birding mean?

the identification and observation of wild birds in their natural habitat as a recreation; bird-watching.