Birdwatching: Hummingbirds and Mental Health

@PetiteSouris

Thank you for sharing your experiences. I would like to watch birds in my backyard, and I think it is an insightful idea. I think that for me, being at the beach is also a great coping skills. Maybe next time I will listen for the birds while there. 

@Sicklescaler

Yes, please go birdwatching in your backyard and return to let us know how it impacted your mood. Id be glad to know your experiences. Thank you for commenting. 

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@PetiteSouris

I will definitely do so and I enjoyed this post. 

This is a beautifully written and fascinating post! Every morning for the past week, I have sat outside with my journal and coffee, watching the migrating hummingbirds fly to our hummingbird feeders. It brings me such peace to see them hover before me, moving at such speeds that I think they are not real at times. The beauty of nature is breathtaking, and it’s beautiful to now know the beautiful effect it has on my mental health as well. Thank you for sharing this!

@positivelyLuna333

Thank you for your kind comments and Woah! Pure joy to hear that you are also enjoying having  hummer friends around. I am glad that there are people on 7cups who are finding it very peaceful. Isn't it so relaxing! Thats the daily worries away!

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@PetiteSouris

Thanks for sharing and mention me

1. If you have bird watched before, what was the experience like for you?

It well be nice to watch bird around, bring joy and happiness  , seeing a life bird can be sign of good luck 

4. What do you know about hummingbirds?

I know it is a beautiful bird move his wings quickly, not live in my country 

@delightfulUnicorn38

It warms my heart to know that bird watching brings joy into your life. Listening to birds can really improve our moods! Amazing, isn't it? Hoping that one day, you will be able to travel to a country where you can watch hummingbirds. I feel that you will enjoy watching them. 

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@PetiteSouris 

Yes , that will be amazing 

Thanks for these interesting information, I have known about them for the first time from you.

I think that I haven't seen hummingbirds before, really I want to see them

Last days I thought about buy birds and care for them I will consider this post as a sign to do it

@lolaa9

My wish is that you get to experience these regal birds one day. Yay, pet birdies sounds exciting! What kind of birds are you thinking about getting?

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I wish that too ♡

I may get canary birds or when I go,I will choose what I like there

❀@lolaa9❀

Best wishes as a pet owner. I would love to see pictures of your birds when you get them

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Thank you. I will send you pictures of them for sure when I get them â¡ï»¿

@PetiteSouris Thank you for sharing! I had been thinking of participating in bird-watching (I mean being a member of those well-organized teams) for years but still haven't been so. I really like ravens I think they are so special and I always stop to stare at them the I met them on the road.

@Hollytail

I didn't know that there are profession bird watching organizations! From my getting lost for hours watching birds, I can see why such organizations exist. It's good that you stop to observe the ravens; they are indeed intriguing birds. Hope that they bring you happiness and elevated moods!!

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Thanks for the lovely post @PetiteSouris

1. If you have bird watched before, what was the experience like for you? 

As some of you will know, I love birdwatching. They are just so sweet and it's relaxing being in nature and I find joy in identifying and 'collecting' birds 🦅
2. If you have not, would you be interested in bird watching. Where can you bird watch in your neighborhood? 

I'm very grateful to have a garden full of trees and hedges for the birds as well as local woodland and green spaces.

We don't have hummingbirds here (although I would love to see one someday) but I did get a brilliant view of a kingfisher flying along the river this weekend which was amazing! 

@Lou73

I didn't know that you love bird watching, and Im excited to learn more from you. Perhaps I can improve myself as I am enjoying this hobby of mine in my backyard too. Did you take that picture? Just, woah! Thank you for sharing this beautiful shot of the kingfisher!!!!! That bird is amazingly splendid. I must now read more about kingfishers. They are not in my neighborhood, just as hummers are not near you. But from sharing, we get to learn more birds, and various species in the world. 

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@PetiteSouris I would be more than happy to talk about birds anytime 😂😍🦅 

And I wish I took that but no it's just a gif from tenor haha but yes they are beautiful birds and it's so interesting to learn about other birds around the world! 

There is another thread about spring/summer birds here: https://www.7cups.com/forum/hobbyzone/PetsAnimalInterests_1449/SpringSummerBirds_306579/

And the big garden birdwatch: https://www.7cups.com/forum/hobbyzone/EventsAnnouncements_1349/TheBigGardenBirdwatch_296377/ 

@Lou73, Ive subscribed to both threads, and read all the posts. Birds are certainly magical to me.  I want to add a short video of the hummers in the garden, to one of those threads. However, im not certain if I can do so as I dont think adding a long video to posts will feasible. 

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@PetiteSouris Yay! 

and yeah I don't think videos are possible here but thanks for the cute bird gif 🥰🦅

Hi,

I have not birdwatched ever before, I cannot say if I am interested or not I’ve never tried this kind of thing before I feel like I’d have to try it before I knock it. To cope I play video games and take hot showers to kind of leave reality I also try to sleep as much as I can . I do not know if it is healthy but it’s the only way I know how to cope. And I do not know anything about hummingbirds other than the fact that they hum 😂

@Fifaadict123

         Im glad to hear that your gaming brings you a lot of joy. I would like to try gaming sometime. I have a brand new unused Xbox. I was never good with video games, and I give up early trying to finish a game..What skills does one need to be a good gamer? Which gaming system do you use? I wonder if there are games with birds in it?

         I would like for you to get the opportunity someday to bird watch. Coming outside with feeders full of nectar, and the hummingbirds greeting me with great anticipation and joy, brings a smile to my face even when im having a bad day. They recognize me, and because very noisy when I come out with fresh nectar. Yes, you are right! They are called hummers because of the sound their wings make because they beat really fast. Here are some more fun facts about hummingbirds. 

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@PetiteSouris

Whenever I’m in my balcony, I can see tons of pigeons, but that's about it—we don’t have many birds in the city. I haven’t really had the chance to go bird watching... i will try it out some day for sure tho

@Rizuemu000

It appears to me that your balcony is a peaceful place. 

Watch pigeons is technically still bird watching. 

Pigeons are lovely to look at too, I rarely see them where I am 

And sounds like you have some planning to do, so that you can go bird watching one day. 

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