What Bird Feeding Has to Do with Happiness
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A survey of more than 3,600 bird feeders across Canada and the United States enrolled in Project Feederwatch found that 95% reported positive impacts on their well-being from feeding and observing birds, compared to 55% who said other life events had similar effects; benefits included joy, gratitude, hope, calm, and reduced stress.
Study participants self-selected from bird-feeding enthusiasts; some reported negative impacts, including distress at observed population declines and conservation anxiety.
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