Malagos Garden Resort x Big Year Davao: Birds in the Wild

Malagos Garden Resort is a Davao tourist destination that is also a Davao family friendly resort perfect for the entire family. Last February 6, 2021, the Malagos Garden Resort forged a partnership with Big Year Davao, a team of birding enthusiasts who are pushing forward their cause in bird preservation and conservation. It has come to our attention that the natural habitat and open spaces are disappearing at an alarming rate. Protections for wildlife, natural places, and clean air and water are in jeopardy. By protecting birds through introducing Bird Watching to the public, Malagos Garden Resort is now a part of safeguarding the Western hemisphere's great natural heritage for future generations, preserving our shared quality of life and fostering a healthier environment for us all. 

The activity Birds in the Wild is seeing nature through the lense. It is important because it provides an intimate connection between people and their natural environment.  People who share a connection with nature and spend time observing wildlife have a stake in ensuring its preservation. A 2015 study in the US showed that wildlife recreationists were 4–5 times more likely to engage in conservation behaviours compared to non‐recreationists. These behaviours include, donating to support local conservation efforts, enhancing wildlife habitat on public lands, advocating for wildlife recreation and participating in local environmental groups. So ultimately, more wildlife recreationists such as birdwatchers will lead to better protection of the world’s wildlife and wilderness spaces.

Apart from this, bird watching is also equally important. Research by Gallup has shown that children in the US, between the ages of 2 and 10 years old, are spending almost 19 hours a week involved in screen-based play, almost 15 hours a week involved in indoor screen-free play and only around 11 hours a week involved in outside play. With so little time being spent outside, are our children getting the opportunity to engage with nature? It pays to start them young. Being able to relax and enjoy nature is one not everyone can enjoy at such a young age. 

Birdwatching is an active hobby that involves getting out of the house and exploring. This could be the physical benefit of getting off your sofa and venturing out into your garden, a walk to a nearby park or even a birding vacation to another country. The physical and mental benefits of being active and spending time outdoors are well documented. Being physically active reduces one’s risk of developing diabetes, heart disease or having a stroke. From a mental health perspective, research shows that exercise helps boost memory and cognitive skills and it has even been shown that regular aerobic exercise increases the size of the brain's hippocampus, a section of the brain that is critical in memory and learning. What makes Birds in the Wild even better is that you no longer have to go far to enjoy this activity! Simply go to Malagos Garden Resort and you are surely in for quite a treat. 

A nature park resort in Davao that will surely make your weekend a one to remember, come and visit Malagos Garden Resort. We have exciting offers for the month so make sure to subscribe to our newsletter at www.malagos.com and be the first to know all about it. We cannot wait to see you around!