As the sirens pass and Deptford's frantic pace marches on relentlessly, the birds call out to offer a moment of peace and tranquility. Increasingly, the health benefits of time spent in nature are being researched and recognised. While not everyone has time to go 'forest bathing', it might be possible to take a detour on your commute to spend time away from the concrete jungle and among the birds.

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Spend a minute listening to Deptford's birds using the audio player above. Press 'back' to hear more of Deptford's natural world come to life.