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Avian Journals

From well-being and nature to culture and conservation, we share what matters to modern birders. Written by the LYFER team, guest writers, and our community, these journals reflect our unique take on all things birds.

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Community & Lifestyle

Birding, Reimagined: The Modern Birder, Defined (according to us!) - Part 2 of 2

[Estimated read: 4-5 minutes] In Part 1 of 'Birding, Reimagined', we explored how birdwatching is reclaimed, restyled, and redefined all around the world. No longer confined to outdated stereotypes...

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Community & Lifestyle

Birding, Reimagined: The Bold, Diverse Future of the Modern Birder - Part 1 of 2

[Estimated read: 4-5 minutes] Ok, listen up! You may not have come across the term "modern birding" yet, but it's real. It’s a term to help define those who have the courage to step up. Those who e...

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Birders in the forest with Bird heads
Community & Lifestyle

Birding’s Big Moment: From Niche to Next-Level Cool

[Estimated read: 3-4 minutes] A decade ago, Esquire predicted birding’s comeback—but who knew it would take a global shake-up to make it happen? Why is birdwatching popular? The barriers to entry ...

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Community & Lifestyle

Join the Aussie Bird Count 2024 – Counting Birds for Conservation!

[Estimated read: 3 minutes] The Aussie Bird Count is back from October 14th to 20th, 2024. Every year, thousands of people join this nationwide event dedicated to bird counting for conservation. Wa...

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Cover page of The Modern Age of Birding
Community & Lifestyle

Why is birdwatching popular? The Modern Age of Birding

If there is one lifestyle, hobby or pastime that has shaken off its stigma for being 'uncool' and 'boring', it has to be bird-watching. How things have changed! So, why is birdwatching popular? A b...

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