The mood benefits from birdsong have been drowned out by traffic noise, study reveals
oglobo26 August 2026 at 14:00
SUMMARY: Researchers have discovered that the psychological benefits of bird song, such as stress reduction and mood improvements, are being compromised by traffic noise, even at low levels. The study, conducted by the University of Surrey and published in the journal People and Nature, surveyed more than 1,500 participants and included the participation of Professor Eleanor Ratcliffe, an expert in environmental psychology, who explained that bird sounds are considered one of the most relaxing and beneficial elements of natural soundscapes. The research warns that urban noise pollution is reducing the positive impact that nature has on people's mental well-being.
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