Cryptic crossword clue
d Prison lookouts who aim to catch those taking flight? 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word BIRDWATCHERS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does BIRDWATCHERS mean?

BIRDWATCHERS noun
  1. A person who observes or identifies wild birds in their natural environment.

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