Wednesday, July 8, 2020

It's Like Skeet-Shooting, but without the Gun



July 8, 2020

I got involved in birdwatching several years ago. It’s fascinating to look at a small, drab bird with the naked eye, and then see how many beautiful colors it has when you look at it with binoculars. And there are other benefits as well.

Birdwatching is a great way to sharpen your eye and train your reflexes. You get used to spotting anomalous bumps in the foliage; and when you see a bird start to fly, you can grab the binoculars and track it. It’s actually a pretty tricky maneuver, since the birds fly so fast.


It’s a lot like shooting: All of the thrill, but with none of the noise. And it’s a great way to keep your brain sharp.




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