I have realised I am using a lot of phrases and words that a lot of people don’t understand. Let me know if there are any words of phrases you would like me to add to the list.
lifer- a bird I have never seen before
RSPB- royal society for the protection of birds
Transatlantic- an Atlantic crossing
Vagrant- a bird that does not belong where it is
Migration- the spectacle where birds fly to somewhere for winter or summer
Rarity- a rare bird
Tidal Flat- a patch of mud covering a large area on the coast
Flock- a large group of birds
Bird Hide- a place where you can watch wild birds closely
Plumage- a bird’s feathers at different times of year
Juvenile- the third step in a bird life cycle
Immature- the fourth step in a bird life cycle
Eclipse plumage- a plumage that comes into view when a bird is in the middle of moulting
Moulting- When a bird or animal sheds its old coat and grows a new one.
The Bovey Birder 
This is really useful! Thank you!
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A good idea to publish the glossary, very useful explanation of the words of used in your articles.Thank you!🐦
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This is brilliant – good work!
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Thank you so much! I am really enjoying doing the blog. Thank you for taking a look!
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