My dear friends, It’s going to be a bit much :) A little something about therapeutic ornithology—a subject close to my heart, both through my passion and my work. I am sharing some scientific research regarding one of my mentors and his work on the impact of birdwatching on the brain and heart function, as well as its influence on neurotransmission. Therapeutic ornithology goes beyond merely improving mental well-being. "A recently published study in the *Journal of Neuroscience* (Wing et al., 2026) reveals something fascinating regarding nature observation: developing a specialized skill—such as identifying bird species—leads to measurable changes in brain structure and function. Researchers compared bird identification experts with novices using neuroimaging techniques (MRI). They found that individuals who had cultivated this skill over years exhibited a more complex, "denser" neural tissue structure in various brain regions, as well as heightened functional activity during species identification. These changes affected regions responsible for: ~ visual perception ~ selective attention ~ pattern recognition ~ semantic memory The researchers termed this phenomenon the "tuned cortex." This implies that the brain gradually fine-tunes its structure and function to the information it processes most frequently. Even more interestingly, in older adults deeply engaged in this activity, the brain changes persisted despite advancing age, and the decline in structural brain parameters was slower. This is strongly linked to the concept of cognitive reserve—the brain's ability to better cope with the aging process." my mentor ;) https://naturallybalanced.org/en/author/slawomirmurawiec/ https://www.termedia.pl/Teaching-bird-species-recognition-may-improve-clinicians-ability-to-accurately-analyse-ECG-recordings,35,55667,0,1.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawSwodBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBkZWlrV09waEVFNmJXa05Vc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnUkYC4K-4azuu5UDDeMfvG7Jjt9wyZIV9kTWgZe4yVSxIj4rm8zZLoukUuA_aem_k_IGupxTGqzBi6oAVo6Ycw

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1421913586409356&ref=sharing How beautiful it is— and this way, you can stay in motion, and so much more. <iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1421913586409356%2F&show_text=false&width=370&t=0" width="370" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe>

Dobrego weekendu wszystkim! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGFhyb_HY80

If you’ve ever watched a crow strut across your lawn like a tiny black-coated professor, head tilted and eyes gleaming with suspicion and intelligence, you already know this is no ordinary bird. Crows are among the brightest creatures in nature. They recognize human faces, solve problems, use tools, and remember both kindness and insults. In other words, if you make friends with a crow, you’ve earned the respect of one of the sharpest minds in the neighborhood. And yes, a group of crows is famously called a “murder.” It sounds like the title of an Agatha Christie novel, but don’t let the dramatic name fool you. Most crows are simply curious, social, and surprisingly family-oriented. Think of them as the wisecracking neighbors of the bird world—loud, clever, and always aware of what’s happening on your block. The first secret to attracting crows is consistency. They are cautious by nature, and they don’t rush into relationships. Show up at the same time each day—preferably early morning or near sunset—and place food in the same spot. Unsalted peanuts in the shell are the gold standard, but they also appreciate eggs, fruit, dog or cat kibble, popcorn, and the occasional meat scrap. Skip the junk food. Even crows deserve better than cold French fries. Once they realize you are the neighborhood host with the most, they’ll begin stopping by to inspect your offerings. At first they may perch at a safe distance, eyeing you as if to say, “What’s your angle, human?” Be patient. Trust with crows is earned, not demanded. They’re a little like cats with wings. A sturdy feeder placed in an open area helps them feel secure. Add a birdbath with high sides, and you’ll be offering the avian equivalent of a luxury spa. Crows love to bathe, drink, and dunk their food in water before eating. On a hot summer day, a crow splashing in your birdbath is one of nature’s most entertaining performances. If you’d like them to settle nearby, leave out small sticks, twigs, bits of bark, and even a little pet fur for nest building. Crows are excellent architects. Their nests are carefully constructed bowls lined with softer materials, like feathered cradles suspended among the trees.

good morning everyone! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIuIovmFizk&t=7s