26/04/2026
International Dawn Chorus Day on the 3rd of May is the worldwide celebration of nature's greatest symphony. Across the world, people are setting their alarms a little earlier to wake up to the dawn chorus of bird song.
Listening to bird song offers significant mental and physical health benefits, including reduced stress, anxiety, and depression. As a natural indicator of safety, birdsong triggers the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering cortisol levels and relaxing the body. Even short sessions, such as six minutes, can enhance mood and cognitive focus
Events are being held nationwide, including at RSPB reserves and Wildlife Trust sites. You don't have to head out to a nature reserve, you can always just open your window - and listen...