BIRDERS - ever felt like hurling your binoculars at smug types who insist on calling you all TWITCHERS?

Question

The media are the worst, even the BBC persist when they have been told so many times that they are wrong.

Answer 1

You might not like the term, and it's an exaggerated version of your hobby - but it's not completely incorrect is it ?

Answer 2

Know what you mean pal. I study insects and get annoyed when called a bugger.

Answer 3

Here in the US we are just known as "birders".

Answer 4

I agree. My family call me stuff like that too.

Answer 5

I love watching the wildlife in my garden, its a great way to relax but even my husband calls me an anorak!!

Answer 6

They're just called anoraks babe.

Answer 7

I hate people who use the INCORRECT terminology ! The CORRECT term to use is ORNITHOLOGIST !