There are over 45 million Americas who are into bird watching. In many places, it’s a lot more popular than other types of hobbies. It is also a great way to study nature with your grandkids. Birds are very fascinating to observe!

Birds Are Everywhere

You don’t need to do anything special to get started with bird watching. You can do it from your home by inviting birds into your backyard. You can also go to your local parks and watch birds without having to go on a fancy tour.

It Gets You Back to Nature

Being in nature is something that brightens the spirit and improves the mood. If you want to be in a good mood, take up birding. If you get up before sunrise,  you’re going to experience the sunrise in every location you want to bird watch. This is going to make you and your grandkids  feel great.

It’s an Easy and Adaptable Hobby

Because you can do it in any state, regardless of weather, it’s easy to adapt this hobby to your needs. Even if you and/or your grandkids have special needs, accommodations can be made for anyone who wants to bird watch.

It’s Not That Expensive (Unless You Want It to Be)

Sure, there are items you can buy that are super-expensive that you can use during birding, but you don’t need them. You only need good shoes, water, and a trail (and maybe bug repellent). Then you can get started right away on day one watching birds.

Spending Quality Time with Grandkids

Bird watching gives you plenty to talk about with your grandkids.  Even if you bird watch when they aren’t with you, you can tell them all about what you saw and they can do the same with you.

You Can Do It All Year

You can bird watch all year long and in all types of weather if you know what to look for.

It Engages the Entire Brain

Bird watching is an exceptionally healthy hobby because you’re outside moving, and you’re also reading and learning, and probably taking notes, drawing, and making sounds that birds make. It is fodder for conversation and many projects.  This engages your entire brain and keeps it healthy.

All types of people at all skill and physical levels enjoy bird watching. There are so many different directions you can take your hobby, that the best thing you can do is just get started.  Discuss with the grandkids how and when they would like to start!