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

Listening to the sounds of birdsong may help to reduce stress. BalanceFormCreative/ Shutterstock

There’s no question that being in nature is good for wellbeing. Research shows that experiencing nature and listening to natural sounds can relax us.

A key reason for these benefits may be because of the appeal of birds and their pleasant songs that we hear when in nature.

Studies show that people feel better in bird-rich environments. Even life satisfaction may be related to the richness of the bird species in an area.