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Gen Z transforms birdwatching into a popular analog hobby with tech and community

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Younger generations, particularly Gen Z, are increasingly embracing birdwatching as a popular analog hobby, driven by a desire for community and offline engagement. While technology like the Merlin bird identification app has made the activity more accessible, the primary draw appears to be interpersonal connections and mentorship, with many new birders being introduced to the hobby through friends or mentors. This trend is reflected in the growth of college birding clubs and a significant increase in participation among young adults, transforming birdwatching from a niche pastime into a cool and communal activity. AI

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Gen Z transforms birdwatching into a popular analog hobby with tech and community

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Mia Osmonbekov ·

    ‘I had no one to bird with who wasn’t 20 years older than me’: Meet the Gen Zers who transformed grandma’s hobby into an analog craze

    “Bird watching, I think, used to be sort of a very, very niche thing, and now it is a cool thing,” eBird director Christopher Wood told Fortune. “They put their phone away completely.”

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