Why a backyard that's 'for the birds' is great for kids, too

Why a backyard that's 'for the birds' is great for kids, too


Why a backyard that's 'for the birds' is great for kids, too
Maryellen Kennedy Duckett
© Photograph by Barbara Rich / Getty Images
Western bluebirds enjoy a morning birdbath in Chico, California.
Here’s something worth tweeting about: Being around more birds can boost your family’s happiness. A recent German study of more than 26,000 Europeans found that the cheeriest folks lived near natural areas with a wider diversity of bird species.
Since songbirds in particular tend to be cute and colorful, it seems natural that having more of them close by would be a good thing. But the mood lifter isn’t from the birds alone, researchers say. Instead, it’s the rich biodiversity, or variety of life, found in places birds call home. Here’s a quick look at why nature makes kids happy, as well as some tips for turning your backyard into a mini birding sanctuary.

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