Ramona Schindelheim

@birdsandnerds.bsky.social is all-in on the rise and fall—and revival—of the legendary Blackwing pencil.

We're talking history, sustainable forestry, free K12 arts & music programs, and birds!

Available wherever you get your podcasts
www.birdsandnerdspodcast.com
#bird #birds #blackwingpencil

Navigating immigrant resources. Every second Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m.!

I just did a spit take! Lol

Know Your Rights: Immigration. Every first Monday of the month at 10 a.m.!

an image of an owl and the caption Happy Owl-oween www.birdsandnerdspodcast.com

Fun facts about owls!
🦉An owl can turn its head 270° in either direction
🦉Not all owls hoot, some sing a different tune
🦉A group of owls is known as a parliament
🎶Parliament was formed in '68 by funk legend George Clinton

That last fact isn't about owls, I just like trivia!
#HappyHalloween #birds

"The Woodpecker Song." 1940 Glenn Miller and His Orchestra with vocalist Marion Hutton.

This is my first #DownyWoodpecker. #Lifer in my own front yard! #bird #birds #birding #birdphotography

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@aba.org
@birdsandnerds.bsky.social

It is imperative that the #USDA & #Congress fulfill their responsibilities and ensure states can distribute full November benefits without delay. The future of our children hangs in the balance.

Need food now? Visit cafoodbanks.org/find-food or dial 2-1-1 for local food help. More info: cdss.ca.gov

Nearly half of Americans are worried about getting a #goodjob with good wages and benefits, according to a new @apnews.com poll.

How can we help? That's part of the conversation in this episode of my @birdsandnerds.bsky.social podcast.

Of course, the other part of the conversation is about #birds!

I Won't Dance - Stereo - Van Johnson, Lucille Bremer dubbed by Trudy Irwin - Till the Clouds Roll By Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Don’t know the answer but can’t wait to hear it! Source: YouTube share.google/WxkP4BAsoYr6...

Are you a small business impacted by recent federal immigration enforcement activity? If so, you may qualify for $5k in financial assistance. (Deadline: October 31st)

Apply here: opportunity.lacounty.gov/resiliencyfu...

🚨Helpful resource!🚨 What to carry to protect yourself as indiscriminate ICE raids continue: ajsocal.org/immigration/

See the graphics for key suggestions. See the link above for the full list as well as other vital resources. Share this with your network! #immigrantsrights

📢 ACTION ALERT! WE NEED YOU TO ACT TODAY! 📢

Urge @governor.ca.gov to Sign the Family Preparedness Act of 2025 (AB 495) into Law!

Support families facing separation and follow the steps in the slides to send a message by Friday to the Governor, urging him to sign #AB495. Share with your network!

And "what's the connection to birds?," you ask. We're diving into the mating habits of birds, specifically Sanderlings.

You can get the podcast at the usual places and at www.birdsandnerdspodcast.com

#birds #birding #geneaology #familytree #dnatesting #geneticmapping #birdsandnerdspodcast

We're also talking about the rollercoaster emotional rise unexpected DNA results has sent hundreds of thousands of people on and how to handle it. We both have experience!

[HINT: Humor is a powerful healing tool!]

www.birdsandnerdspodcast.com

Episode 2 of the @birdsandnerds.bsky.social has dropped!

Retired CNBC anchor Bill Griffeth joins me to explore the likelihood of everyone one day being required to undergo mandatory genetic mapping if they want insurance and whether you can truly keep your DNA results private.

Immigration - Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California

What to carry to protect yourself as indiscriminate ICE raids continue: ajsocal.org/immigration/

I ask a lot of questions about a lot of things. And I love #birds. Hopefully, it will make for an informative & entertaining podcast.
👉In episode 1 of @birdsandnerds.bsky.social, we're talking AI, ethics, and how AI could make it possible to have real conversations with birds.
#birding #aiethics

I can't wait to share my new podcast with you all! We're talking about a lot of random things, but we always find a way to bring the conversation around to #birds. Because, who doesn't like talking about birds?

You'll be able to find us wherever you get your podcasts!

#bird #birding #birdsandnerds

Brilliant song with a brilliant artist.

Always my guy!!! #cubs

@chrislhayes.bsky.social As a Cubs fan, this is a painful prediction that has a good chance of coming true.

This is so delightful! Thanks for reminding us of the humanity of all of this!

🙏🏼

Couldn’t agree more.

Singin’ in the Rain. ☔️

Added 8 birds to my life list in Aspen, including a Yellow Warbler, Warbling Vireo, and this cute Mountain Bluebird who was kind enough to stay put long enough for me to catch a photo. #birds #birdphotography @aspenideas.bsky.social

Great information!
#immigrationrights

‼️This Sunday, Fox 11 News In Depth looks at what nonprofit @bettzedeklegal.bsky.social is doing to help families - especially children - navigate the current immigration situation in L.A. www.foxla.com/shows/in-depth

@diegojcartagena.bsky.social #probono #immigrants #newsyoucanuse

A photo of a St. John's mobile health care van and two nurse. Photo by Larry Buhl for L.A. Public Press.

The ripple effect of ICE raids in L.A. is profound, threatening the health of a community.
lapublicpress.org/2025/06/ice-...
Story by Larry Buhl for @lapublicpress.bsky.social