4. Bird hikes are great exercise. If nothing else attracts you to birding, consider this: birding, like yoga, is good exercise. It is relatively easy to find the birds that are common in your yard or neighborhood but, if you really want to expand your life list, you’re going to have to get out to the rugged, wild places. You’ll have to hike trails or trek to various observation points, possibly carrying heavy binoculars, backpacks or camera gear. You’ll earn whatever you find.
