The power of birdsong with David Lindo

BBC Gardeners' World Magazine

Published: Tuesday, 11 May 2021 at 1:14 pm

Urban birder David Lindo explains how birdsong has helped him through lockdown, and offers tips on how we can all learn birdsong in our own gardens.

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Why do birds sing – and why do we find it so calming? Bird expert David Lindo reveals what's behind the power of birdsong, how it helped him through lockdown, and why it's so good for our mental health. He shares his way of learning birdsong, so you can get closer to the birdlife in your back garden.

Listen now to this fascinating discussion between David Lindo and Kate Bradbury, contributing wildlife editor at BBC Gardeners' World Magazine:

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