Gen Z embraces birdwatching as Britain's wild bird populations plummet
Gen Z has embraced birdwatching as a response to the significant decline of Britain's wild birds over the last 50 years, losing 73 million. The Merlin Bird ID app and social media have made birding appealing to young people. This trend contrasts the 'shifting baseline syndrome' that obscures environmental degradation for newer generations.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 04:00 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 04:40 UTC
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