Gen Z leads birdwatching boom as more Britons reach for the binoculars
Birdwatching has become the second fastest growing hobby among Gen Z in Britain, according to a study published by the RSPB, reflecting a broader national trend with a 47% increase in participants since 2018. Young people are embracing the activity through social media and finding mental health and wellness benefits in connecting with nature. The RSPB highlights the accessibility of birdwatching and promotes events like International Dawn Chorus Day to encourage public engagement.
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Birdwatching is the second fastest growing hobby among young people in Britain. Photograph: Outdoor Images/AlamyView image in fullscreenBirdwatching is the second fastest growing hobby among young people in Britain. Photograph: Outdoor Images/AlamyBirdsGen Z leads birdwatching boom as more Britons reach for the binocularsBirdwatching no longer niche, old-fashioned pastime, says RSPB as research shows 47% increase in hobby since 2018Patrick BarkhamThu 30 Apr 2026 19.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleBirdwatching is the second fastest growing hobby for generation Z after jewellery making, according to a multiyear study of more than 24,000 people.Almost 750,000 gen Zers (16 to 29-year-olds) in Britain regularly enjoy watching birds, a -1,088% increase since 2018, according to research…
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