Hello All,
I am curious about the term "Birding". When was its earliest use and by
whom?

Many years ago I was given a publication entitled "Birds" Vol. 1, #6
published by The Nature Study Publishing Company-Chicago June 1897.
Within the pages of this 109 year old publication is mention of another
publication entitled " A-Birding on a Bronco" that could be purchased for
$1.25. I do not know who the author is or about its contents, but it was
also published by The Nature Study Publishing Company-Chicago. I have a
certin mental image of what "Birding "on a Bronco must have been like. This
is the earliest use of the term Birding I am aware of. Thank-you.
Later Mike

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