Birding Is a Booming Hobby—and a Big Business
February 20, 2025 —
More than 1 in 3 U.S. adults enjoy birding, and the money they spend contributes billions of dollars to the economy.
Lauren Leffer
Reporter, Audubon magazine
Lauren Leffer is a science and environmental journalist based in Brooklyn, New York.
Articles by Lauren Leffer
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