Did You Know That Bird Watching is Good for You?

Thanks Barbara for sharing a great hobby!!! I love to do it, but never done it on purpose.

One of the greatest benefits of bird watching is its ability to bring us into the present moment. Observing birds requires focus and patience, which naturally shifts our attention away from worries and distractions.

This is good information to share. Walking around is good for all of us.

Hello Barbara - admittedly I am often unable to correctly identify what I see, birding offers many opportunities to observe nature as time flies by.  The addition of a hummingbird feeder has provided an enjoyable glimpse - so small but they provide endless entertainment.  And they seem grateful in their enthusiasm with the nectar the plants and the feeder provide.  

Hi Barbara,
In our warp-speed world dominated by mass information, screens, and constant noise, stepping outside and tuning into the sights and sounds of nature is good for the soul. I particularly enjoy looking at nature from a macro level, experiencing it up close, and focusing on the fine details that often go unnoticed.

Love my bird feeders, even when the squirrels come and collect their tax.

Thanks for sharing this lovely insight, Barbara Michaluk! It’s a wonderful reminder of how something as simple as bird watching can really help us reconnect with nature and find a bit of peace in our busy lives.

Hi Barbara- we were out watching birds this morning and this afternoon in our backyard. Not 'formal" birdwatching but we did watch come. We're expecting our bluebirds to begin building their nests soon. 

Good morning Barbara,

I'm so glad that Carol Williams featured your post in her Saturday Series because I missed it. Although I'm not a bird watcher anything associated with mother nature can be so calming if we take the time and stop and listen and really look!

Good morning Barbara. Never thought about it until your post. That said with a bit of pondering you are spot on. Want to see the bird, you have to concentrate and clear the mind of other things. Thanks! Enjoy your day.

I did not know that bird watching was good for us, although it is a very enjoyable thing to do, which is definitely not bad for us, haha.  There is a place near my home that has some really good bird watching, I should visit it more often!

I do watch birds that I see in the wild, but not as a specific hobby. If it's quiet enough and crows are flying overhead, I can hear their wings pushing the air out of the way. I love that sound!

Great post Barbara.  I can feel the serenity and hear nature singing as I read this post.  Thanks to Carol Williams for featuring it in her weekly recap.  Have a great day!

Hi Barbara:

I can't say bird watching is a hobby but we enjoy watching them outside our house and keep them around with plenty of food and water. And we know which type of bird they are in most cases. We also enjoy the migratory birds that come and go, especially the orioles. The hummers are especially fun to watch. Our cat, Fiona, is an avid bird watcher (from indoors only).

Jeff