i loooove learning new bird calls and bird songs and seeing what little guys might be around if i’m in a different part of the country/world! (eBird is essential too.. love my birds)
i've met a lot of people just by being out on the trails and not being afraid to ask what birds they’ve seen or if i can tag along with them! nice bonus being a low-stakes out-in-nature environment with very low associated cost :)