Birding - Nature’s Coolest Secret

About 10 years ago, Esquire magazine wrote an article about Birding, suggesting and predicting that in the future (NOW) Birding may have a renaissance.

Who would have thought that it took a global pandemic to really trigger it. The barriers to entry of Birding are down, it's a classic case of the uncool becoming super cool.

It's fitting isn't it? We are entering an evolving time of our lives, where non-conformity is truly accepted and openly celebrated. Ok, we have a long way to go with all this, but opening up our lives to birds is doing a whole lot of good to us as people and the world that we live in.

Birding amongst the younger generations is driven by a growing eco-consciousness and a desire for outdoor adventures. 

The rise of user-friendly apps like Merlin Bird ID and eBird has made it easier for anyone to identify and track species, and this is bringing greater community connections through social media too. 

More recently, we are seeing a whole lot more research that proves that time in nature has been shown to enhance mental well-being, appealing to those seeking mindfulness in a fast-paced world. 

Globally we are seeing so many more organised events like global bird counts attracting all sorts of people from all walks of life, and this greater reach in Birding is firmly establishing itself as a cool and accessible hobby for all ages now.

Embrace the outdoors, protect birdlife, nurture yourself and raise the awareness of birds.