Why ‘Death & Birds’?

Because they are the two things that most preoccupy me. I’m an End-of-Life Doula and I also have the extraordinary privilege of caring for baby birds at a Wildlife Rescue centre; so I have some experience with both.

What happens if I subscribe to Death & Birds?

Each post will drop magically into your inbox—typically every other weekend. You will not be bombarded by posts, and you may unsubscribe at any time (no hard feelings).

What will the posts be about?

Life—but through the lens of Death & Birds. My friend, and fellow writer,

Adam Nathan

Death & Birds: Chloe Hope

If you aren't already familiar with Chloe Hope and her writing at Death & Birds, it's my pleasure to introduce an exceptional writer. Chloe works as an end-of-life doula and volunteers for a wildlife rescue organization. The one, quiet attendance of souls uncoiling, the other, the delicate feeding of hatchling robins from the fine tip of a paintbrush. D…

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a year ago · 32 likes · 14 comments · Adam Nathan

Is it free?

Indeed, it is. Each new post is freely available for a full five weeks before moving mysteriously behind a paywall. Paying subscribers have access to every post, ever written.

If you’d like to explore the archives but aren’t able to become a paying subscriber, just let me know, and you’ll be gifted a subscription—no explanation needed and no questions asked.

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Anything else?

Yes. The birds I have the honour of caring for are at Folly Wildlife Centre. If you would like to make a donation to support the profoundly important work that they do, here is the place to do so. If you would like to work with me on becoming more intimate with your own mortality, you can reach me via my website.

Yours in aimless flight,

Chloe