During the Covid-19 lockdowns, an increase in people taking an interest in birdwatching revealed our deep need to connect with nature and community during stressful times. It demonstrated the link between engagement with the natural world and social activism.
In the 18th century, birdwatching (or ornithology) was mostly an activity for privileged country gentlemen and members of the clergy. Now, in the 21st century it has been embraced by people from all walks of life. ‘Birds are fascinating because they can easily move around – they connect people watching them in their gardens to things that are happening elsewhere,’ said Finn Arne Jørgensen leader of the EnviroCitizen project.
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