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Listening to birds singing a positive effect on our mental health and well-being. Birdsong is one of the most beautiful sounds in nature. Conversely, noise from traffic annoying and can our stress. A new study from the University of Surrey in the UK that the noise from traffic may the positive effects of birdsong on our mood. Environmental psychologist Dr Eleanor Ratcliffe said: "Traffic noise undoubtedly the psychological benefits of natural soundscapes." She said we to think more carefully about green spaces to towns, "so that people such areas to the fullest". She also lowering speed limits near parks.

More than 1,500 people part in the study. They to nine different soundscapes of natural sounds and traffic noise. The people then questions about how relaxed and refreshed they after listening to the sounds. The researchers that listening to birdsong well-being. However, even at low levels, traffic noise feelings of well-being. Researcher Dr Melissa Marselle said the modern world is noisy. She said we need to the impact of traffic noise on nature's sounds and whether it negatively their benefits. She added that we need to more quiet outdoor spaces to help people who are feeling stressed.