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You'll see – it's great exercise

The biggest benefit of bird-watching is — no surprise — seeing lots of beautiful birds and learning all about them. • Ah, but the practice of spying on winged wildlife can also bring a secondary perk: a good physical workout. • One example: "The loop trail in Madera Canyon (south of Tucson) that goes to Bog and Kent springs is a great combination of a workout and birding," says Kendall Kroesen, an avid bird-watcher who serves as restoration program manager for the Tucson Audubon Society. "The birding is best by the springs — and the stretches between the springs really stretch the legs." ...

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