I'd Rather Be
What is it about birdwatching, or long-distance running, or bonsai tree growing that is so addicting to the people who have made these hobbies a central part of their lives? I'd Rather Be is a podcast dedicated to prioritizing the things we love to do -- the things we'd rather be doing almost all the time. Each episode will show you exactly what it is about these hobbies that is so captivating, along with tips from guests about how to try them out for yourself.
I'd Rather Be
I'd Rather Be Birdwatching
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Katya Rucker
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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Birdwatching can be as relaxing or as intense as you want to make it. In a way, it's the original Pokemon Go: you could come upon hundreds of species at any moment, some common, and some rare, but you have to be much more on your toes, because the sightings can be fleeting. For Correne George, avid birder of 37 years, it's one of the most therapeutic and mesmerizing things she has ever experienced.
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