Introduction

Humans have a innate instinct to connect with nature and other living beings (1). One such connection is through watching birds in their habitat. Indeed, birdwatching is a popular hobby around the world (2). Some people, including the author, can have stronger need to connect with nature more than others. This need can influence their buying decisions, such as choosing a place of residence. In connection with the birdwatching activity, factors that maximize the birdwatching experience in an area, such as bird abundance and diversity, can affect whether a birdwatching enthusiast would decide to live in that area or not.