Whether in your own backyard, or hiking along a wooded trail, bird watching is a delightful way to escape our technology-driven lives. Birding can be a relaxing hobby enjoyed from a comfy lawn chair or it can be an exciting challenge to add new and unusual birds to your life list.
According to the Audubon Society, birding improves our mental mindset. Being outside reduces our sense of isolation as well as stress and anxiety. And listening for bird calls can help improve sensory awareness.
Birding also provides a sense of community. Birding groups host activities like guided tours or bird counts that bring people together to share their love for our feathered friends.
