Why birdwatchers are happier than the rest of us
“There is something reassuring about life continuing and nature just getting on with it even if it feels like the rest of the world is falling to bits,” says author and presenter Kate Humble. Speak to any birdwatcher, twitcher or naturalist and you’ll find agreement that the mental and physical benefits of birdwatching are as important as ticking off the sighting of a rare goshawk or lesser spotted woodpecker.
After yet another study, this time from North Carolina State University, extolling the virtues of birdwatching – indeed claiming that observing our feathered friends is more beneficial than watching other forms of wildlife – the question is: what is this almost medicinal effect birds have on humans and how do we make the most of it?
The tagline equates birdwatchers with twitchers - but I really doubt that the same effects are evident if you just look at twitchers.
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