'Birdbrain' benefits: How being an expert birdwatcher may boost cognition New research shows that seasoned birders — including older adults — had denser tissue in parts of the brain tied to attention and perception. I come from a family of birdwatchers. No one that I know of in my family experienced cognitive decline with age. I think it's not just about watching birds, but being connected to Nature #cognition #birdwatching https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/birdwatching-birding-brain-boost-cognition-research-rcna259945