On some mornings it’s enjoyable to hear the dawn chorus of birds outside in your front or backyard. On other mornings, all of that singing can prevent you from getting back to sleep!
One thing you can do to avoid hearing the dawn chorus is to click on a ceiling fan or portable fan in the room to drown out the singing. It’s amazing how soothing a fan can be in a quiet room. Or, if you have a machine that plays white noise you may want to turn it on the night before so it overpowers the bird songs coming from your yard.
Another suggestion is to have double windows installed to mute the sounds coming from outside.
Wearing earplugs is a very simple way to block out the chorus of birds in the spring and summer seasons.
Another solution to consider is to move bird feeders out of your yard. If you want to continue to feed the birds, you may opt to move your feeder to the far end of your yard or to another area away from your bedroom windows. Relocating your bird feeder can discourage birds from gathering too close to your windows where you can hear them in the early morning.
If you have trees with branches that are very close to your home, you may want to trim them. This prevents your feathered friends from sitting on branches close to your windows to share their songs. However, if you’re a big fan of the dawn chorus, let those branches grow!