{"id":20931,"date":"2022-09-08T09:45:20","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T13:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casartcoverings.com\/casartblog\/?p=20931"},"modified":"2026-03-26T21:42:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T01:42:04","slug":"what-makes-bird-watching-educational-fun-indoors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casartcoverings.com\/casartblog\/what-makes-bird-watching-educational-fun-indoors\/","title":{"rendered":"What Makes Bird-Watching Educational & Fun Indoors"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we gear up for going back-to-school and the end of these lazy-days-of summer, we welcome another exceptional article, <\/em>What Makes Bird-Watching Educational & Fun Indoors, by Rose Morrison. This article is full of fun tips that help us make the transition to fall and to being more indoors with ways to appreciate nature. Please be sure to read Rose\u2019s bio below and follow the link to her other articles on Slipcovers for Your Walls.<\/em><\/p>\n

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During the pandemic, a meme circulated of a human watching the birds through her window \u2014 with her cat. Her kitty\u2019s comment? \u201cI told you this was fun!\u201d<\/p>\n

You can learn a lot from your feline friends. Bird-watching is a relaxing and entertaining hobby for people of all ages. It can bring generations together as grandparents and toddlers share the magic and mystery of the avian world.<\/p>\n

Watching nature through a window pane was a way to find connection during the pandemic. Time with nature decreases stress and brings a sense of wonder into your life. That\u2019s one of many reasons that bird-watching is such a valuable activity for children and adults alike.<\/p>\n

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Humans Need Connection with the Natural World<\/h2>\n

People need a connection with the natural world to protect their mental health. A walk in the park, a hiking trip or even watching trees through a window can reduce stress. Science has shown that what happens in your mind affects your body \u2014 it\u2019s vital to tend to your emotional well-being.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, doing so could be as simple as changing up your artwork, at least in your office cubicle. Research shows that looking at pictures of natural scenes<\/a> eases work stress and increases your overall productivity.<\/p>\n

Your bird-watching hobby might inspire you to bring more of the outdoors in, harmonizing your environment. Soft, natural tones like tan and gray and calming light blue<\/a> can enhance your home\u2019s decor and raise your resale value. They\u2019re popular because they soothe your soul, and many people need a little extra TLC after a stressful day at work.<\/p>\n

[A flexible design can be easily derived with reusable wallpaper as seen in this Nature Noticed design from Casart Coverings<\/a> with some birds noticed during the pandemic lock down.]\n<\/em><\/p>\n

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Casart Coverings Nature Noticed Gallery Wall in dining room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Your children also seek connection with the natural world, and bird-watching is the ideal way for kids of all ages to engage with nature. Young tykes might enjoy reading books<\/a> like \u201cMama Had a Little Nest\u201d by Jennifer Ward, then seeing what kinds of nests they can identify the next time they go to the playground. Older children might take a field guide and go wild for an entire afternoon.<\/p>\n

You can also encourage a child’s love of the avian world by enhancing their decor. Why not consider using wallpaper featuring birds<\/a> or painting a colorful bird mural<\/a> on your younger child\u2019s bedroom walls? You can include their favorite species, even Archeopteryx, the famous dinosaur bird. [Or, get them involved by hand-coloring birds and personalizing Chinoiserie press-and-apply, coloring-book wallpaper.<\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n

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Casart Coverings Orange Birds & Birch removable and reusable wallcovering<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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