Brian “Fox” Ellis

BIRD TALES: Stories and Songs from Many Lands – Weaving his lifelong love for birds with traditional folktales from many cultures, storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis takes listeners on the migratory flyways of our winged friends. Taking strands from the latest ornithological research, melodious ribbons from song birds and birds of prey, waterfowl and cranes, along with patchwork squares from Native American, African, European and Asian folklore, Fox creates a tapestry of tales informative and inspiring, all drawn from his new book Bird Tales (Fox Tales 2020). He can also focus on Hummingbird Tales, Crane Tales, or Eagle Tales for a specific festival or event you might be hosting.

EAGLE TALES: Legends and Lore from Many Lands – Blending American Indian legends with natural history, storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis takes listeners into the world of these magnificent birds. Informative and inspiring, Fox tells the story of the eagle’s demise and glorious return from the brink of extinction. Weaving scientific facts with folk songs and folktales from around the world, this  program offers something for everyone!

CRANE TALES – From the mystical Japanese Crain Maiden to the true stories of the Whooping Cranes’ recovery, from the Cherokee story of Crane and Hummingbird to the Paleolithic fossils of Platte River crane migrations, learn about the rich lore of these amazing birds. Through poetry and song, facts and legends, Brian “Fox” Ellis celebrates all things crane!

HUMMINGBIRD TALES – Hummingbirds are a unique species found only in the New World, and tribal cultures from the Peruvian Andes to America’s Appalachian Mountains tell tales of these winged jewels. Listen as storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis tells the stories of how hummingbird earned its colors, their famous race with crane, and how hummingbird added stars to the heavens.