You are in good company! 200,000 cancelled their subscription to Washington Post!!!

Enjoy your podcast so much. I too have had some surprise hummingbirds this past weekend. I keep changing the nectar in my last two feeders I have kept out. I shout through the window. “Head south little one, frost is coming”

Thank you for airing Laura over the years!

Really enjoy this as a supplement to my daily bird watching on my feeders.

I love this podcast so much. Laura Ericsson strikes the perfect balance between thoughtful, educational and heartwarming in less than 10 minutes. I love her personal anecdotal observations re birds while also incorporating macro knowledge and issues to the topic. What I like best is how each podcast is not long but not too short either!

I love your show as it is thoughtful and genuine, but also courageous. In these times it is right to speak truth, because you don't get to be for the birds if you're against a compassionate life.

Laura is a rock star! I have learned so much of what i love about birds from her books, and to have a way to listen to her is such a blessing. She is not only brilliant, but kind and compassionate and generous with her knowledge. Her podcast is a total treat.

I appreciate your discussion of not only the life of birds but also our impact upon birds. We must extend our love of birds to a love of all life. Thank you.

I’m 33 and have been listening to Laura on the radio (and now podcast) since I can remember, and I am so happy to hear her take the occasional stance during her show, and even better, to do it without losing the subject at hand. If she gets political, it’s always in relation to what she’s discussing regarding Birds. I believe nothing is more powerful than using what voice you have and speaking out against the atrocities going on right now. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU Laura!

Thank you, Laura, for ensuring that we pay attention to the world around us! The different perspectives on geography and bird behavior are genuinely valuable and I only hope that we can address the rest of our lives with the same compassion and interest that we give to birds ❤️

Enjoyable until we have to listen to the political comments. Please keep the show focused on birds and stay away from your personal health or your personal opinion on politics, please.

Laura Erickson is a fantastic writer and speaker. She does an amazing job of balancing helpful birding facts, thoughtful reflections, and heartwarming anecdotes (and sometimes heartbreaking ones - episode "Dealing with Uncertainties" was a tear jerker. Wishing Laura the best through her cancer treatments). I have learned lot about birding, bird behavior, birding destinations, and birding events through this podcast. I enjoy Laura’s expositions on the environment and the lessons we get from nature. Laura is indeed an ambassador for the birds.

Laura shares her love of birds in a way that borders on intimate. I love the conversational tone she uses for her anecdotes and lessons alike.

Laura - I am reducing this rating because the "preachiness" is really starting to detract from your podcast.

Laura tells interesting stories and educates you at the same time. I have learned about birds (foremost), books, people, Minnesota, festivals/events, history, Ithaca/Cornell, etc. Laura varies the subject (migration, biology, behaviors, etc) and changes her approach. When Cornell U. made Laura their educator, I wasn't surprised! Her podcast makes my life better.