It’s been nearly four years since I’ve written on this blog. When I first started it, I didn’t think much of it — and wrote about whatever caught my interest.
However, there is one question that I’ve never fully answered: why do I love birding?
I know. You might be thinking this is a simple question for me to answer, but for me, birding has many beautiful aspects that cannot be explained in a single sentence.
First of all, birding encourages patience and mindfulness. You begin to notice subtle changes in the environment — like a flash of color, a song carried on the wind, or a light rustle in leaves. Birding teaches you to slow down, and to “be one with nature.”
Second, birding connects you to a community. Whether you’re sharing sightings with friends, joining bird counts and local surveys, or chatting with fellow birders online, it’s a hobby that brings people together.
Third, birding is simple. And I do not mean that like I’m supporting lazy birding! What I mean is, birds are everywhere. They exist in cities or the countryside; in forests or deserts; in the water or in the sky; or from the Arctic to Antarctica. Birds surround us no matter where we go, and all you need to do to go birding is look.
And finally — birding has a purpose. Citizen science has grown into an essential tool that institutions like the Cornell Lab Of Ornithology, The National Audubon Society, and iNaturalist depend on. Simply logging the birds you see, whether outside your window or on a walk, contributes to worldwide ornithological research.
And that’s why I’m back — I want to share these moments, discoveries and tips with all of you. I hope you’ll join me as we explore the world of birds, one article at a time.
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