dawn chorus
Britishnoun
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Amir Khan, a doctor, broadcaster and president of the RSPB, said: "Hearing birdsong, especially during the dawn chorus when they're at their loudest and most beautiful, can produce more serotonin and make us feel good."
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
Around the world, in spring and summer time, birds sing every morning in the daily dawn chorus.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 12, 2023
In spring, the tree erupts with a dawn chorus of migrating birds and, in summer, the tiny Carolina wren belts out its glorious song.
From New York Times ● Nov. 24, 2022
If all the new words are overwhelming, try listening to the calming dawn chorus, defined as: “the singing of wild birds that closely precedes and follows sunrise especially in spring and summer.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 8, 2022
I woke up disoriented as the crackle of shimmering sparks turned into the dawn chorus of birds.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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