Do you like listening to bird singing or taking a walk in the park? A research shows that just thirty minutes of bird watching could make us happier, healthier and help foster a deeper connection with nature.

The joy of birdwatching unlike the “boring birder” stereotype, it is an engaging pursuit that captivates the mind, it can improve mental health and foster a sense of wellbeing.

In general, contact with nature provides health benefits, but contact with biodiversity, especially birds, might be even more beneficial, perhaps because it triggers the "soft fascination" that makes natural environments even more restorative, stated by the study.

One of the reasons that birdwatching is so good for us is that it can produce this experience of psychological flow. This flow state emerges organically, fuelled by curiosity, heightened concentration and sustained engagement. Additionally, engaging in birding activities may ignite a passion for environmental and conservation issues, which could be crucial in protecting vulnerable bird populations.