The Thing with Feathers: birds and hope with Courtney Ellis

Stories, experts, and special guests on how birds help us keep looking up.

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  • trashpanda119
    Awesome!
    I love this! Please keep it going. Thank you so much for the content.
  • zerbintheholler
    Yikes Shrikes!
    I’m a faithful listener to this great podcast—and have been loving birds for most of my 70+ years on the globe. The episode featuring the most ‘metal’ birds had me high-fiving every selection and ironically so as just this morning I photographed a Loggerhead Shrike (complete with prey dangling from its hooked beak) on my way from the mailbox. Rock on.
  • MandyCccccc
    Birds all day every day please!
    Birds are one of the most invitational reminders that we can live to sing and sing to live. Thank you for this hope filled show of beautiful people.
  • Heather LeFebvre
    Inspiring content
    Thank you for curating such a lovely collection of guests, information, and inspiration
  • Ekota559
    Wonderful niche
    This is such a pleasant podcast. I really enjoy it. Thank you!
  • Sail2byzantium
    Delight and hope every Monday, who doesn’t need that?
    TLDR: I love birds. Courtney is a delightful host. The intro music is perfect and whimsical. You should listen to this to brighten your day!
  • CourtSusan
    A dream podcast
    I love the idea behind Courtney’s podcast. Birds + hope - the best medicine for the soul! I look forward to each Monday!
  • KirkMcCall
    Yay For Birds And For Courtney!
    One episode in and I already love it! The joy that fills Courtney’s heart is so evident in her voice, and her enthusiasm for birds is infectious. She’s a gem of a person and I look forward to hearing great stories from her guests.
  • LilToadRanchLady
    Birding- the gift of paying attention
    This podcast is a great reminder to all of us busy humans to pay attention. This podcast will spark your curiosity and catch you up into deeper things or higher things with the birds.
  • AnnaAsomdwie
    Already a favorite!
    Bringing together a love of birds, humor, faith and humanity, this pod feeds the soul.
  • Pin Happy in OC, CA
    A Birder from the Lord! 🦉
    Never paid much notice of birds before I heard Courtney started talking about her new found birding experience during the pandemic. Holy moly! What have I been missing? Now I daily notice the birds of the air. I keep a special look out for the “Bird from the Lord” to bring me extra enjoyment, encouragement, and inspiration. As Courtney reminds us to look up, our redemption draws near.
  • knoxoverstreet88
    Feel good pod
    This is a great feel good pod. For anyone that wants to spend some time with lovely people talking about lovely things this is the pod for you. I am not a bird person. I couldn’t tell the difference between a blue left footed boogie or a titfinch but these are good people telling good stories. 5 stars.
  • KHenrion
    Contagiously Joyful Podcast
    Courtney Ellis is a delight to listen to as she so clearly enjoys birds and birding. She welcomes people into her passion, sharing how birding can be an entry point for anyone interested in nature, faith, and community. I can’t wait to see how this podcast develops over time!
  • Tyrf
    So Fun!
    Courtney’s enthusiasm is contagious! Even though I’m not really a border myself, I really enjoy listening to her talk about them. I love the tie-in with themes of hope and conservation and spirituality. I look forward to hearing from the guests she’s brought together!
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