- Culture - Jalopnik Explains ## Listening To Birdsongs Can Boost Your Mood, But The Effects Are Undone By Traffic Noise The benefits of getting outside and into nature are myriad, from improved breathing and lower risk of fatal respiratory illnesses to improved mental health and happiness and reduced levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Of particular note in the growing body of research showing the benefits of time in the natural world is a 2022 study published by Scientifc Reports that suggests birdsong can have a major impact on a person's mood, cognition, and anxiety levels. Sounds…