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> By cultivating a bird-friendly environment, we not only nurture local populations but also cultivate a deeper awareness of our interconnectedness with the nat

> By cultivating a bird-friendly environment, we not only nurture local populations but also cultivate a deeper awareness of our interconnectedness with the natural world. When I was young, I had a friend tell me she was going birding, and I thought, "Why? This seems like a gigantic waste of time. They have books with photos of all the birds. And the photos are better than anything we could take on our own. Plus there are no mosquito bites with the books. No Lyme Disease with the books. etc. etc." Fast forward a few decades and birding is a source of meditation and happiness for me.

dylan604 3y ago
Honestly, this is one of the things I've actually enjoyed about maturing. Things that absolutely seemed like a total waste of time to my adolescent brain bring full enjoyment today. Same with food and drink. I have feeders, fountain/bath, and lots of plants specifically planted to attract wildlife in my suburban plot. The other morning, I realized I had been standing at the window drinking tea for 15 minute watching the variety of birds, squirrels, and butterflies that all of this attracts. I realized at that point, I'm old.
- KineticLensman 3y ago
  Yes, learning to appreciate these 'little things in life' can be a definite positive about maturing. It's also beneficial as increasing age makes it harder to enjoy more dynamic experiences. I'm currently medically disqualified from driving, and will be for at least another year. This has substantially reduced my access to places and experiences I used to enjoy and which were a big part of my everyday life. I thank my lucky stars that I find peace and solace in my garden and with its wildlife.
- busyant 3y ago
  > Honestly, this is one of the things I've actually enjoyed about maturing. Agreed. I also gave short shrift to the sounds that birds make. There is synergy between their appearance and the sounds they make. I don't know where you live, but I am excited for the wood thrushes to return to my area. Their vocalizations are like flutes from another planet.

dylan604 3y ago

Honestly, this is one of the things I've actually enjoyed about maturing. Things that absolutely seemed like a total waste of time to my adolescent brain bring full enjoyment today. Same with food and drink. I have feeders, fountain/bath, and lots of plants specifically planted to attract wildlife in my suburban plot. The other morning, I realized I had been standing at the window drinking tea for 15 minute watching the variety of birds, squirrels, and butterflies that all of this attracts. I realized at that point, I'm old.

KineticLensman 3y ago
Yes, learning to appreciate these 'little things in life' can be a definite positive about maturing. It's also beneficial as increasing age makes it harder to enjoy more dynamic experiences. I'm currently medically disqualified from driving, and will be for at least another year. This has substantially reduced my access to places and experiences I used to enjoy and which were a big part of my everyday life. I thank my lucky stars that I find peace and solace in my garden and with its wildlife.
busyant 3y ago
> Honestly, this is one of the things I've actually enjoyed about maturing. Agreed. I also gave short shrift to the sounds that birds make. There is synergy between their appearance and the sounds they make. I don't know where you live, but I am excited for the wood thrushes to return to my area. Their vocalizations are like flutes from another planet.