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With maturity and wisdom comes the ability to enjoy bird watching. Prior to now I misunderstood the activity completely, and in a lot of ways I still have a lot to learn. I don’t pencil bird watching into my schedule, I don’t have bird species memorized, I don’t have a pair of binoculars in my bag, but I find myself watching birds occasionally, and I really enjoy it. For example, on my birthday this year, I decided to spend the day alone (I get emo on my birthday), and I took myself to the beach. I walked for a while before deciding to sit and watch birds. I watched birds for almost an hour and I had a beautifully relaxing time. They really don’t do anything miraculous, but there is something meditative about watching them eat soggy crumbs off the ground and ruffle their little feathers for reasons unknown. I wouldn’t be surprised if I end up taking it seriously in my older age… I guess we’ll have to see.

@emma-chamberlain

Jul 25, 2024

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@harmanzworldd

I have an obsession with birds that is horribly mundane. I don’t know much in terms of identification, classification etc. but… I am deeply moved by their ability to exist in the air, in water, on soft patches of grass, and in between here and there. I love crows a lot, simply because of where I used to live. every sunset, a ‘murder’ or flock of them would pass over the sky. Their persistence reminded me to keep going. I love birds so much. shoutout the birds for real

Jul 25, 2024

@ethereal

an hour of bird watching sounds like a lovely mindful experience. ive been thinking about this a lot lately, my growing enjoyment of birds. it’s v cool how much more we appreciate the small things as we age. the more aware i become of my own mortality, the more i come to appreciate the beautiful things i encounter daily.

Jul 25, 2024

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