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society8 days ago•2 min saved

Gen Z and Millennials Flock to IRL Meetups for Birding, Mahjong, and Silent Reading

Amid a loneliness epidemic, younger Americans are increasingly leaving screens for in-person, activity-based meetups—ranging from birdwatching and silent reading to Mahjong and puzzle contests—seeking ‘soft socializing’ and authentic connection. Data show sharp rises in related events, while romance-minded meetups and dinner clubs are also gaining traction, with Axios launching its own IRL dinner series to foster real-world connections.

via axios.com|

#birding #gen-z #loneliness

travel2 months ago•3 min saved

Bluewater Lake State Park: A Southwest Oasis for Camping, Hiking, and Tiger Muskies

Bluewater Lake State Park in New Mexico sits roughly 100 miles from Albuquerque and 230 miles from Flagstaff, offering 149 campsites (electrical and non-electric), water, restrooms, and showers, plus options for primitive camping. Visitors can camp, hike two trails (Bluewater Lake Creek Hike with steep inclines and Bluewater Dam Trail, easy), bird watch for species like hummingbirds and egrets, and enjoy water activities such as kayaking, boating, swimming, and paddleboarding. The lake is notable for rare tiger muskies, hybrids introduced to control invasives, along with other species including cutthroat and rainbow trout, catfish, walleye, bass, and more. A New Mexico fishing license is required. The park makes for a strong road-trip stop between Albuquerque and Flagstaff.

via islands.com|

#birding #bluewater-lake-state-park #camping

world3 months ago•6 min saved

Ex-hostage uses birding to help ex-FARC fighters find new lives

Diego Calderón Franco, once kidnapped by FARC for 88 days, now runs birding tours and has begun introducing former fighters to birdwatching to help them find new livelihoods after the peace deal, illustrating how Colombia’s biodiversity and ecotourism can aid healing in a country still navigating its divided past.

via CBS News|

#birding #colombia #ecotourism

science6 months ago•2 min saved

Birdwatching Could Help Preserve Brain Function with Age

Canadian researchers report that expert birders have higher density in brain regions tied to attention and perception, suggesting lifelong birding—and by extension bird photography—may bolster neural networks through neuroplasticity and help mitigate age-related cognitive decline, though it does not prove prevention of decline.

via PetaPixel|

#aging #birding #brain-health

science11 months ago•1 min saved

Asian Bird's First California Visit Sparks Crowds at Google

A rare dark-sided flycatcher from Asia made its first-ever appearance in California, attracting bird enthusiasts to Google’s Mountain View campus for three days, highlighting the importance of natural sanctuaries for wildlife surprises.

via SFist|

#birding #california #flycatcher

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Baldur's Gate 3 Under Fire for Blue Jay Blunder"

A Baldur's Gate 3 fan and self-proclaimed birder has claimed that developer Larian Studios doesn't accurately depict blue jays in the game, citing examples such as their ability to sing beautifully and their behavior towards Giant Eagles. The fan, however, clarified that they were just poking fun and found the portrayal of blue jays in the game amusing.

via Dexerto|

#baldurs-gate-3 #birding #blue-jay

culture3 years ago•5 min saved

"From Viral Video to Memoir and TV Show: The Story of Central Park Birder Christian Cooper"

Christian Cooper, the Black birder who went viral after a white woman falsely accused him of threatening her in Central Park, has turned his experience into a memoir and a TV show. Cooper's memoir, "Better Living through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World," is out this week, and his show, "Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper," premieres on Nat Geo Wild on Saturday. Cooper hopes to use his platform to spread the gospel of birding and inspire young Black kids to take up the hobby.

via The Associated Press|

#birding #christian-cooper #culture