With spring just around the corner, Burnham Beeches nature reserve will soon be a trove of blossoming flowers and wildlife.
It's not just residents of Bucks and Berks who are enjoying the beautiful forest area, according to a recent study of TripAdvisor reviews across the UK.
According to Vine House Farm, a bird food company, the nature reserve is one of the most popular places in the UK to listen to birdsong.
Vine House Farm used TripAdvisor data to compare reviews for forests across England and have identified the places most praised for their birdsong.
Burnham Beeches was found to be the eighth most popular area in the UK for birdsong, which in turn has been proven to positively impact mental health.
Research by King's College London found that seeing or listening to birds and bird sounds has a strong beneficial effect on wellbeing.
What's more, a recent study by Forestry England also found that birdsong is the UK's very favourite 'sound of spring', with almost 70% of surveyed votes.
Ahead of springtime, with daffodils and crocuses beginning to poke their heads up, it's resounding proof of how important spending time in nature is.
If you don't need any more of an excuse to get outside and explore nature land near you, check out the list of top places in the UK for birdsong down below:
Manager of Vine House Farm, Lucy Taylor, also encouraged people to visit their nearest forest land to boost their mood.
She added: "Spring is the ideal time to start engaging with nature as things begin to stir from winter.
"If you don't have the time to visit your local forest, you can still get the benefits of birdsong from your own garden by laying out food for wild birds."
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Wellbeing Manager for Forestry England, Ellen Devine, agreed that listening to birdsong was an important way to balance your mood and maintain a calm state of mind.
She said: “The sounds, sights and smells of the forest are so powerful! They all play a role in bringing our blood pressure down, calming our minds and helping us to see our thoughts more clearly.”
Burnham Beeches is a 500-acre stretch of ancient woodland, with ponds and streams, heathland and many rare and endangered tree species.
Readers can visit the site's website for more information about spotting wildlife habitats and available paths and trails.
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