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Did you know that being able to see and hear birds can have positive effects on your mental health?  

London psychologists recruited nearly 1300 volunteer participants from Europe, America, Asia, and Australia before Covid.  During Covid they asked them to report at periodic prompts on their Urban Mind smartphone application. They answered:  if indoors or outdoors; saw or heard birds. They identified habitat; then rated their happiness and stress.  

Results? Encountering birds had several mental health benefits over being outdoors in green areas with no birds. People seeing or hearing birds reported feeling happier, more relaxed, and less stressed.  They felt a stronger connection to nature and had an overall sense of well-being.  This was true even for those who had depression. 

Thus, spending time in nature and appreciating the beauty of birds can bring joy and improve our mental well-being. Let’s take time to observe nature and the birds. Cherish these moments. 

Leaders! Make forests, parks, gardens, and plant trees for everyone’s well-being!  People everywhere! Plant native trees and plants in your yards to bring birds home! 

Take time to notice the birds!