Birdwatching Vocabulary

noun a short, high-pitched sound made by small birds or insects

verb to make a short, high-pitched sound

• The birds began to chirp as the sun rose in the morning.
• I love waking up to the sound of birds chirping outside my window.
• The crickets were chirping all night long, keeping me awake.
• His phone chirped with notifications every few minutes.

noun a small brown bird known for its melodious song and acrobatic flight

verb to frolic or engage in playful behavior

• The skylark is known for its melodious song and impressive aerial displays.
• I love watching skylarks soar high in the sky, singing their hearts out.
• Check out that skylark showing off its acrobatic moves up there!
• Her laughter filled the room like a skylark's song on a sunny morning.

noun a singer, especially a professional or popular one

• The songster delivered a mesmerizing performance at the opera house.
• My friend is a talented songster who loves performing at local coffee shops.
• That songster has some serious pipes!
• The nightingale is often referred to as the songster of the woods.

noun a type of seabird known for its ability to predict storms at sea

• The stormy petrel is a small seabird known for its ability to predict storms at sea.
• I heard that the stormy petrel is like a little weather forecaster for sailors.
• That stormy petrel sure knows how to sniff out trouble on the high seas.
• She was like a stormy petrel, always sensing when things were about to go wrong.

noun a sudden, swift movement or action

verb to move rapidly and smoothly downward or forward

• The eagle made a swift swoop down to catch its prey.
• I saw the hawk swoop in and grab a fish from the river.
• I'm going to swoop in and snag those concert tickets before they sell out.
• The company CEO decided to swoop in and take control of the situation.

noun a type of camera lens that has a long focal length, typically used for taking photographs of distant objects

adjective relating to or using a telephoto lens

• The photographer used a telephoto lens to capture detailed shots of the wildlife from a distance.
• I borrowed my friend's telephoto lens to get better pictures at the concert.
• I need to upgrade my gear with a sick telephoto lens for those faraway shots.
• Her telephoto vision allowed her to see the bigger picture in every situation.

noun Morning lark can also refer to a person who wakes up early in the morning feeling energetic and ready to start the day.

• The morning lark was already singing when I woke up at dawn.
• I envy morning larks who can wake up so early without an alarm.
• My friend is a total morning lark, she's always up at the crack of dawn.
• Being a morning lark in a family of night owls, I always feel like I'm on a different schedule.

noun a slang term for binoculars, typically used in military or hunting contexts

• The BINO system is designed to enhance security measures in the building.
• I can't believe they installed a BINO system in the office, it's so high-tech!
• Let's sneak into the party using the BINO entrance, no one will notice.
• She always wears those BINO glasses, she never sees the truth.