No one wants to grow up to be like their parents. That’s why Millennials and Gen Xers took a hard turn away from the values and lifestyles of the people who raised them: the Baby Boomers. But the funny thing about pendulums is that they can only go so far in one direction before they come swinging back.

It seems Gen Zers, today’s young adults between the ages of 14 and 29, actually have quite a bit in common with the Boomers—namely, how they like to spend their leisure time.

Here are six Boomer-favorite hobbies that are making a strong comeback with young people, who are putting a fresh spin on them.

Most adults over the age of 30 would not recognize birdwatching as a popular hobby from when they were growing up, but thanks to Gen Z, it’s roaring back into style. A recent CNN article highlighted Gen Z’s affinity for birdwatching, with wildlife adviser Katie Nethercoat saying the activity’s accessibility and outdoorsiness are a big draw:

“People have an idea that birdwatching is an expensive hobby. It’s not, you don’t need all the gear … it is often just going to your local park, sitting out on your balcony or in your garden, going for a walk along the river. Nature is always there.”

Birdwatching among 16- to 29-year-olds in the United Kingdom, for example, has surged more than 1,000% since 2018, according to CNN.

How Gen Z makes it their own: Birdwatching is now social—not to mention political. Young people share their finds online, while birdwatching apps allow them to compete to see who can spot the most birds or the rarest species. It’s like real-life Pokémon.

Many even join mission-oriented birdwatching clubs, such as those organized around LGBTQ........

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