Contrary to some of the stereotypes about birders, most birders are highly sociable and spend a great deal of time discussing birding with other birders. Birds are the most beautiful and accessible animals on earth. Birds are literally everywhere, and if one appreciates nature, one cannot but appreciate birds. There are a tremendous variety of birds. Worldwide there are 9730 different species.
Birds exhibit a vast array of different behaviors, including many which humans can relate to.
Many birds are sociable and exhibit a remarkable range of adaptive behaviors. Birdwatching takes one to many of the most beautiful and exciting places on earth. If you want to meet someone who has seen the country, and knows every hidden treasure - just find an obsessive birder. It may be exactly that - watching birds . More generally birdwatching is actually about observing and identifying the birds around us.