Birdwatching tourism has exploded in the last decade, mainly because of the increasing desire for sustainable outdoor travel, which provides a deeper connection with nature. Other factors, such as discovering new destinations, seeing as many bird species as possible and meeting new people have supported this trend as well.
The rise of technology, such as the eBird app, which receives more than 100 million bird sightings from around the world, also makes it much easier to connect with other birdwatchers. This lets them participate in communities, share observations, as well as swap pictures and destination recommendations.
