Birdwatching is a great way to build well-being and mindfulness into your daily life. It’s a hobby that can sustain you for a lifetime and help you build a deeper connection to the natural world. If you’ve considered getting into birdwatching but aren’t sure where to start, this is your chance to get a sneak peek at this exciting new course.

The Joy of Birdwatching is a new self-paced online course that was designed for aspiring birdwatchers.

This is your preview into the course, which includes eight lessons that give people the tools they need to find, identify, and connect with birds. The lessons have brief instructional videos and in-depth text to support learning, and students can benefit from a vibrant community of learners by participating in the optional discussion group.

In this discussion, Kevin McGowan of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Bird Academy will talk about the new course and share wisdom from his lifetime of studying birds.