Birds have flown onto the UK Singles Chart

In a feathered first for musical history, a song made up entirely of birdsong has charted on the UK Singles Chart.

‘Let Nature Sing’ is an effort from The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds to raise awareness about endangered birds, and it is literally just that: birds, 25 different ones singing to their endangered little heart’s content.

The musical stylings of blackbirds, robins, woodpeckers, warblers sit pretty at No. 11 of the midweek charts, chirping alongside the likes of Stormzy, Taylor Swift, and Billie Eilish.

In a statement, the RSPB’s director of conservation, Martin Hopper said: “Over the last few days, thousands of people have bought and streamed our track to hear nature’s finest singers and show that they love bird song. This has started a national conversation as millions will have heard, seen and read the facts showing that, shockingly, nature is in crisis in the UK. The response to “Let Nature Sing” sends a powerful message that yes, nature is amazing but it is also in trouble. The good news is that it is not too late, we know what needs to be done and together we can take action to restore it for us and for future generations.”

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