Birdwatching grows in popularity among Gen Z
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Birdwatching grows in popularity among Gen Z

10 Aug 2026 · Originally published 10 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: How birdwatching has become an unexpected hit with Gen Z
New research shows that nearly 750,000 young people in the UK now regularly go birdwatching, marking a 1,088% increase since 2018. This shift suggests the hobby is moving beyond its traditional demographic, helping a new generation engage more closely with local wildlife and ecology.
Source: Positive.News National
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