What's in a term?

Here's a link to an online Bird Watching dictionary:

http://birdcare.com/bin/searchdict  

Peter

"Myles H-C" <>
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11/12/2003 12:29 PM

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Subject	[BIRDING-AUS] What's in a term?

Tom, and  all!
 
In Tom Tarrent's recent message re "Common
Koel - What's in a name" he referred to the terms "Tickers"
and "Lumped". Over recent weeks I have seen other terms used
but sometimes was unsure of the precise meaning. All this made me think
"What's in a term"?
 
As I am relatively new to "Birding"
and this fascinating and educational mailing list, I have only a rough
idea of some "in-house" terms used by birders (is this a correct
term to use in this context?). 
 
If anyone knows where I can find a birder's
dictionary or thesaurus, that either seriously or humorously describes
the most common terms (eg Jizz and Life List which I do know) and/or polite
slang used within the ornithological world, I would really be very grateful.
 
 
Kind regards,
 
Myles
 
PS just for Christmas!
Did you hear about the duck who bought some
lipstick?
No?
He asked to have it put on the bill!