Birdwatching, often seen as a peaceful outdoor hobby, may offer more than relaxation. New research suggests that observing ...

A famous poet once wrote that hope is a thing with feathers. Well, new research may suggest that healthy aging is too.

Birdwatching engages brain regions involved in attention, visual recognition and memory. Explore its potential role in ...

MRI scans showed expert birders’ brains were wired differently in regions tied to attention and visual recognition ...

In recent years, this practice has been regarded as a way for older adults and people with dementia to pass the time ...

New research now points to a positive effect that may be particularly interesting for older adults.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Joan Strassmann can rattle off trivia about birds as quickly as a Peregrine falcon can blast through the sky. Did you know that ...

The mental health benefits of being in nature have long been acknowledged, whether through activities like listening to birdsong or taking a walk in the park. While birdwatchers are often portrayed as ...

People who engage in nature-based experiences report better well-being and lower psychological distress than those who do not, a new study finds. Birdwatching in particular yielded promising results, ...

As you stroll among the trees, you hear a rustle and stop to listen. You raise your binoculars and quietly scan the spot ...

Last weekend the weather was bad on both Saturday and Sunday, but since there was a brief sunny spell in the afternoon, I ...