From fishing to birdwatching, Gen Z is getting into nature hobbies

Traditional angling is a hot topic on social networks. Photo: AFP

Since the pandemic and its endless days spent around the home or away from crowded locations, simpler, retro pastimes are back in fashion.

While grandma trends like knitting and crocheting have been back in the spotlight for a while now, fishing trips and birdwatching are some of Gen Z's new favourite activities.