Birdwatching vs Fishing
Birdwatching and fishing have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Birdwatching | Fishing |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 4 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | Free | $80 |
Choose birdwatching if
- Cheaper to start
- Less about being useful
- Something different each time
Free to start, and little or nothing after that.
Choose fishing if
- Costs more to start
- More useful day to day
- More of the same each time
About $80 to start, then about $20 a month.
What you'll need
- Birdwatching: Binoculars Full cost breakdown
- Fishing: Lures and Bait, Rod and Reel Combo, Assorted Hooks, Fishing Pliers, Tackle Box Full cost breakdown