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Birding is a gateway to creativity, and can provide an endless source of inspiration for art, writing, photography, and so much more.
Through creative practices inspired by birding, young people can develop critical thinking and observational skills, fostering a deeper understanding of the world around them. They learn to appreciate beauty in everyday moments, capture the essence of their surroundings, and tell stories that resonate with others.
With your generous support, programs like the American Birding Association's Young Birder mentoring program are here to coach and guide young people toward becoming better birders, and engaging in creative pursuits inspired by birding.
Recently, young people who have participated in ABA's Young Birder programs have found a place for their creative work to shine. Renowned photographer Owen Deutsch has offered space on his blog for participants in ABA's Young Birder programs to share their birding inspired writing, poetry, and short stories.
One recent entry is from ABA's 2023 Young Birder of the Year Yishai Blum, who shared an essay about the superpowers birders bring to the world.
ABA Young Birders also share their birding inspired art, photography, and writing through The Fledgling; a publication created and managed entirely by young birders, supported by ABA expert editors and donors like YOU.
Your support of the ABA helps birders share their love of wild birds with the community through writing, art, and other creative practices. Will you give a gift today to help inspire birders at all stages of their journey?
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