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stagwatch

(Australia) To observe the environment of nocturnal tree-dwelling animals as they move in and out of hollows.

ˈstæɡwət͡ʃ187 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(Australia) To observe the environment of nocturnal tree-dwelling animals as they move in and out of hollows.

Each of the 152 survey sites was stagwatched once and the number of observers used in the survey at each site was matched with the characteristics of that site so there was at least one and often two observers assigned to each hollow-bea…
Origin: From stag tree, an old hollow-bearing tree favoured as a habitat by possums, gliders and other species + watch. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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