How it all started
Nesting
Nest building is an essential part of birds behaviour. Nesting instinct drives birds to create a safe space for their offspring and themselves from dangers and predators. The nest is the first inhabited space of new born birds.
Lex
Queer Birders London started with a post on Lex, a text based app for the LGBTQ+ community. The app is centered around activities and gatherings more than dating. I posted asking if anyone knew of a queer birding group in London and, if not, if someone was interested in forming one. The same day another user made a post asking if anyone was up for some birdwatching in London. Of course, we got in contact and started chatting. We started talking about how we got into birding and I told them about my idea for a sensory ethnography.
