Birding contributes to many aspects of our whole health and wellbeing. Today, we consider four ways birding can contribute to our physical health.

I’ve seen the signs many times; so have you. They are the signs near lakes and ponds in local parks compelling us not to feed the ducks and geese. Typically, the signs will be simple and to the point – “Don’t Feed the Ducks.” However, I recently saw one that went well beyond the typical and which would win a gold star from me.

Birding can be more than an enjoyable hobby. Much more. Birding can be a form of the all-important, often neglected, self-care.