Stress indicator testing and survey results showed that paying attention to birdsong in nature walks had same effect: lower stress and better mental health.

"Our results show that a walk in nature is beneficial in and of itself – but the sounds of natural birdsong can further boost these wellbeing benefits, especially if you make a concerted effort to pay attention it.

‍ You don’t even need to know a lot about birds to get these benefits..."

Paying attention to birdsong while walking in nature can boost wellbeing, my research shows

Listening to birdsong while walking in nature reduced both psychological and physiological markers of stress.

The Conversation (theconversation.com)

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