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Listening to birds singing has a
effect on our mental health and well-being. Birdsong is
of the most beautiful sounds in
. Conversely, noise from traffic is annoying and can increase our
. A new study from the University of Surrey in the UK suggests that the noise from traffic may reduce the
effects of birdsong on our
. Environmental psychologist Dr Eleanor Ratcliffe said: "Traffic noise undoubtedly affects the
benefits of natural soundscapes." She said we need to think
carefully about adding green spaces to towns, "so that people enjoy such
to the fullest". She also suggested lowering speed
near parks.
