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Why more Indians are taking up birdwatching: The hobby that can calm your mind and sharpen your brain

🔬 Why More Indians Are Taking up Birdwatching

Published by OOPSONLINE.IN · Source: The Economic Times · 1 min read · · Updated

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Birdwatching is emerging as a popular hobby in India, attracting people of all ages and backgrounds. Beyond offering a way to reconnect with nature and escape screens, it can sharpen memory, improve attention and reduce anxiety. Beginners can start with local birding groups, binoculars and apps such as Merlin Bird ID and eBird. Indias diverse habitats also offer opportunities to spot rare, endemic and migratory birds while contributing to citizen science and conservation.

Key points

  • Birdwatching is emerging as a popular hobby in India, attracting people of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Beyond offering a way to reconnect with nature and escape screens, it can sharpen memory, improve attention and reduce anxiety.
  • Beginners can start with local birding groups, binoculars and apps such as Merlin Bird ID and eBird.
  • Indias diverse habitats also offer opportunities to spot rare, endemic and migratory birds while contributing to citizen science and conservation.

Summary based on data provided by The Economic Times. Full article available at the original publisher.

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