BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast

S25E2 - Control stress using birdsong, with Dr Natalia Zielonka

Published: January 8, 2026

Duration: 46:55

Gardens and landscapes can deliver a wealth of shared benefits to wildlife and people but when was the last time you paused to consider the effect that nature-generated sound is having as part of that? Dr Natalia Zielonka has been researching just that, especially the impact of birdsong and how it can actively boost positivity and combat stress. RSPB Great British Bird Watch tie in?

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