HomeGlossary Birding slang Vagrant A bird found far outside its normal range. Vagrants often appear after storms or on remote islands and headlands. Birding slangRelated termsFull glossary Patch A local area that a birder visits regularly. Big Day An attempt to record as many species as possible within one calendar day. Jizz The overall impression of a bird from its shape, size, movement and behaviour. Pishing Making a "pssh-pssh" sound to draw small, curious birds out of cover. Lifer A species you see for the first time in your life. Dip To miss a bird you went looking for.