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Birds fascinating and beautiful creatures. Looking at them in the wild could good for us. That is what researchers in Toronto, Canada say. The scientists that birdwatching could our brains against age-related diseases. Lead researcher Dr Erik Wing said: "Skills from birding could be beneficial for intelligence and thinking as people ." Dr Wing and his colleagues scans of the brain activity of 29 veteran birdwatchers and 29 newbies. The brains of the veteran birders a lot more active. Dr Wing said the veterans a longer attention span and a better memory than those new to the hobby. He that the veterans could also information more quickly.

The scientists believe birdwatching the brain like learning a musical instrument. This is because the brain new skills, which new pathways and connections. Dr Wing said birdwatching the ability to search for and things with a sensitivity to movement and pattern detection. Other scientists the hobby. They say it is good for our mental health and can stress. It is also good for our physical health because we outside in the fresh air and sunlight. Other benefits include with nature and becoming aware of the environment. Birdwatchers say their hobby is good for their social life because they many like-minded people.