Is Bird Song Good for people? | The Positive Effect of Singing Birds #Video

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After each winter, when birds return to light up our gardens and forests with their beautiful twittering, we are reminded of the hope and promise of life.

Our fondness for birds runs deep into our very being and what's more, is that hearing birds singing actually has a very positive effect on our wellness. Perhaps because of how pleasing they are to our ears.
It’s recognized by researchers at the University of Surrey who have tested the restorative benefits of birdsong to see whether or not it really does improve our mood, that the calls and songs of birds do indeed help people recover from stress. By reducing stress, we can then refocus our attention.

The combination of the outdoors, and their chirps are the best way to go, and can literally be utilized to our advantage as a great way to cancel out the pressures of our day-to-day life. Taking a few minutes each day to connect with the natural world especially listening to birds singing, has the potential to improve our mental and emotional health, giving us greater overall well-being. Simply put, birdsong is actually good for you.

I can attest to this. So far this Spring I’ve had a few experiences where I was out in the woods and heard various songs from the birds. It was such a pleasant feeling and with the combination of mild temperatures, receding snow revealing the grass and ground below, as well as that signature smell Spring carries with it, I was in absolute bliss. There was zero stress, worry, or problematic thoughts. Just a profound peace.

Here, in my more northern location, there are a few migrating birds that at the height of Spring, when they return again, really create a sense of calm and peace.
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02:25 Fox Sparrow Song
02:29 White-throated Sparrow Song
02:36 American Robin Song
02:45 Hermit Thrush Song

It’s interesting to me how bird songs can ignite that joyous feeling inside humans even though the purpose of their singing is not for people. Some may not realize that while bird song is so peaceful to us, for them it’s actually a biological process that is a serious matter of life and death between each singer.
The beautiful songs we hear are mostly sung by male birds for the purpose of warning other males to not come treading on their turf, as well as to impress a female onlooker. Simply put it's a fight to win at passing on their genes.

Every Spring males need to return to their breeding grounds, often before the females, singing on their territory all day long and even throughout the night for many. Since a lot of individual songbirds live just one or two years, it’s their only chance, they may not get another. With such pressure behind their lovely chirping, it’s rather curious how it affects us in such a pleasant way.

Although they sing for serious reasons, I do like to think that maybe they enjoy their songs as much as we do, and sometimes sing just because they are in the mood. Who knows how could we say for sure what goes on in the mind of a bird

With Spring taking place, you have a great opportunity to set the alarm and go out for an early morning stroll or sit on your back step, to listen to the birds singing in your area, and hopefully reap the benefits. Don’t miss out on your chance, it’s a lovely experience and can help set the course for a positive day.
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