Your Birding Habits & Feelings

A reflective survey about how birding fits into your life and how it makes you feel.

Let’s Get to Know You (Bird-Style)!

Connect with fellow bird lovers through fun, friendly surveys. Be open, but smart — only share what you’d tell a friend.

When did you first start paying attention to birds?

Was it intentional, or did it just kind of happen?

Do birds help you relax or feel grounded?

Do you usually watch alone, or with someone else?

Is birding a quiet moment for you, or something you get excited about?

Do you notice birds more when you're stressed, bored, or calm?

Have birds ever surprised you emotionally?

Do you have a favorite "regular" bird at your feeder?

Do you feel attached to certain birds, or just enjoy watching?

Does birding feel more like a hobby, a habit, or a comfort?

Do you ever miss checking your feeder when you're busy?

Does watching birds ever change your mood?

Have you learned anything about yourself from birding?

Do you feel more connected to nature because of it?

Do you talk about birds with other people?

Do you wish more people understood why you enjoy it?

Has birding changed how you see your home or surroundings?

Do you think you'll still be feeding birds years from now?

What's your favorite part of having birds around?

Anything else you'd want someone to know about your birding experience?