Summary: Birdwatching is booming, with many young people joining and culture spotlighting it. It’s not just a hobby or a pastime for old people — it’s a way to be present and connect with nature. If we describe birdwatching as connection instead of counting, more people will try it.
At its core, birdwatching is about focusing less on ourselves and more on the wider world that surrounds us. Training our attention on nature allows us to approach the end goal of birdwatching, which is to be fully present in each moment and to appreciate the birds as they are—to close the distance between you and the bird so that you experience the reality of two lives becoming one. (View Highlight)
If we talk about it as a gateway to presence and connection—that’s what people will experience. (View Highlight)