This chapter explores the various pleasures of birding, including the joy of scientific discovery, the thrill of puzzle solving, the excitement of encountering rare species, and the refreshing experience of rediscovering birdwatching through the perspective of newcomers.
If you ask Christian Cooper, a science writer, editor, and the host of the show “Extraordinary Birder With Christian Cooper”, birding can teach us all kinds of lessons about life, self-acceptance, and joy. In this episode, Christian shares what he deems as the seven pleasures of birding, why inclusion is especially important in life-affirming pursuits, and how anyone (city-dwellers and countryside-residents alike) can commune with nature to unlock the awe and wonder of the world around us. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts