Relatable Birding Memes for Amateurs and Experts Alike

Ada Elder

Jul 9, 2022 11:00 AM EDT

I identify as an amateur birder. I don't get the time to indulge thanks to my "gainful" employment, so I try to assuage the pain by playing Wingspan. Last night I fell asleep to the lull of the Wingspan soundtrack. Birds chirping, soothing harp sounds tinkling. Playing the game (which was definitely designed for birders) is as close as it gets to video game therapy, or board game therapy if you're playing the analog version. The serenity, however, comes at a cost. I fell asleep during the last round and accidentally abandoned Bushtit911 and whoever the fool was with the duck profile pic. The substitution of Wingspan for going to check out birds may not be the most convenient way to learn about the species and delight in their beauty, but it's been doing the trick. Another way of enjoying bird-related and birding content is by flitting about the web and indulging in some seriously relatable Birding Memes. The memes are a great reflection of how the subculture has reached semi-legendary status. They perfectly depict the frustration of chasing birds, as well as the frustration (and smug pleasure) that comes with trying to identify birds. If you're not into birds? Well, these memes just might change that.