This title is part of a series on mindfulness in a number of activities as, for example, knitting and baking. Each of these titles is worth a look.

In this one, bird watching is the entry point. It seems like a wonderful way to spend time in mindfulness.

Whenever I go to my local botanical garden, I enjoy seeing the birds, both on the ground and as they fly (sometimes truly soar) across the sky. When I cannot see them, I love hearing their calls, even though I can only identify a few of these. One thing that is certain is that birds make me consider the majesty and wonder of the world. Adding additional meditation to these moments just makes so much sense.

Author Claire Thompson is a wonderful guide. Try some of what she suggests. Life will be enhanced.

Highly recommended.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.

This book is a fantastic mix of stories, suggestions, instructions, and facts. It shows us how mindfulness can easily be weaved in to our interactions with nature. I look forward to uses some of the mindfulness techniques.

This is a lovely book for reminding you to pay more attention to the natural world. I am a bird watcher and it’s a good reminder that the common birds have as much to offer as the ones we see more rarely. I find mindfulness practice quite hard but maybe I am doing it already by looking into the window of a birds life.

A gentle book blending mindfulness with connections to nature. Light and gentle. Thank you to the author. Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.

This is a wonderful little read that really shows the benefits of being out in nature and taking time to watch the wildlife. I'm a recent convert to bird watching and this book really helps sum up the good that it does our mind and souls to take the time away from screens and to get out in nature and enjoy the free show nature puts on for us!

This book is beautifully written and would appeal to birdwatchers new and old, as well as anyone looking for a new hobby or way to get some mindfulness in their life. From just looking out of the window to see birds in the back garden, going to the park and birdwatching there or travelling further afield to the coast or nature reserve, the author has a few handy hints on how connecting with nature in this way is so beneficial. Even just listening to the birdsong has a positive effect on a person and this book shines a light perfectly on ways to enjoy the world of birdwatching, along with some helpful mindful exercises to follow.

I found it to be a very calm and peaceful book, and it's a wonderful way to get us connected back to nature seeing as modern life has so many people disconnected from the natural world nowadays. highly recommended!

Mindfulness in Birdwatching: Meditations on Nature and Freedom" by Claire Tompson was a lovely book. I watch birds, and find myself learning more every day and each season. I've realized, though, that by slowing down, taking everything in, and watching the birds interact brings so much more to the act. I struggle with meditation, but this book taught me that meditation is sometimes being mindful, being aware of the beauty of the world around you, and our own connection to each other and other species.

This will be a great gift as well, for anyone in your life that either loves birdwatching, or anyone that needs a bit of peace in their life.

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A gentle reminder and guide to mindfulness and thinking about the natural world. I loved this book, similar to others in the series about findings mindfulness in ways that you wouldn't have. I enjoyed reading this book and found lots of good tidbits I applied to my life.

Review coming soon!

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC.

Opinions are mine.

"Mindfulness in Birdwatching: Meditations on Nature and Freedom" by Claire Tompson is a gentle reminder of the beauty of birds and our deep connection to the natural world. This wonderful book made me realize that I have been birdwatching unconsciously for much of my life. As Claire notes, "Birds are excellent reminders of the passing of time and daily teachers of the impermanence of life," making birdwatching a profound source of wisdom for us all.

While the book offers moments of deep reflection, Claire guides us toward mindfulness in the simplest ways—by stepping into our back gardens, strolling through local parks, or simply watching from our windowsills. It’s a fabulous read for anyone feeling lost amid the noise of social media and online distractions. I highly recommend it as a meaningful Christmas gift for a dear friend or loved one seeking solace in nature’s quiet moments.