Ramona Schindelheim
@ramonawritesla.bsky.social
Writer. Journalist. I love birds, words, pencils, baseball, and data. Not always in that order. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramonaschindelheim/ https://www.birdsandnerdspodcast.com/
New episode of @birdsandnerds.bsky.social out now. We're looking at America's #lonelinessepidemic and what can be done to help better connect people to each other and their community.
And there is always a connection to #birds in the podcast.
Check it out, if you can.
And there is always a connection to #birds in the podcast.
Check it out, if you can.
People of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds are feeling isolated, invisible, and insignificant. What can be done to combat America's loneliness crisis? 🦅How do birds fit into the picture? 🎙️New episode out today. Link in bio! #birds #bird #birding #lonelinessepidemic @ramonawritesla.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 12:17 AM
New episode of @birdsandnerds.bsky.social out now. We're looking at America's #lonelinessepidemic and what can be done to help better connect people to each other and their community.
And there is always a connection to #birds in the podcast.
Check it out, if you can.
And there is always a connection to #birds in the podcast.
Check it out, if you can.
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🚨Media alerts!🚨 Bet Tzedek was mentioned in WehoOnline and Canyon News for our services! Learn more:
wehoonline.com/146219-2/
www.canyon-news.com/community-pr...
wehoonline.com/146219-2/
www.canyon-news.com/community-pr...
November 14, 2025 at 12:27 AM
🚨Media alerts!🚨 Bet Tzedek was mentioned in WehoOnline and Canyon News for our services! Learn more:
wehoonline.com/146219-2/
www.canyon-news.com/community-pr...
wehoonline.com/146219-2/
www.canyon-news.com/community-pr...
@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
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
November 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
@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
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
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Navigating immigrant resources. Every second Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m.!
October 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Navigating immigrant resources. Every second Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m.!
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Know Your Rights: Immigration. Every first Monday of the month at 10 a.m.!
October 31, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Know Your Rights: Immigration. Every first Monday of the month at 10 a.m.!
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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
🦉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
October 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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
🦉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
This is my first #DownyWoodpecker. #Lifer in my own front yard! #bird #birds #birding #birdphotography
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@aba.org
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@aba.org
@birdsandnerds.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
This is my first #DownyWoodpecker. #Lifer in my own front yard! #bird #birds #birding #birdphotography
@audubon.org
@aba.org
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@aba.org
@birdsandnerds.bsky.social
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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
Need food now? Visit cafoodbanks.org/find-food or dial 2-1-1 for local food help. More info: cdss.ca.gov
October 24, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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
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!
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!
October 20, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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!
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!
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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...
Apply here: opportunity.lacounty.gov/resiliencyfu...
October 7, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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...
Apply here: opportunity.lacounty.gov/resiliencyfu...
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🚨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
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
October 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
🚨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
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
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📢 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!
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!
October 3, 2025 at 10:21 PM
📢 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!
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!
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.
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.
October 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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.
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.
Reposted by Ramona Schindelheim
What to carry to protect yourself as indiscriminate ICE raids continue: ajsocal.org/immigration/
Immigration - Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California
ajsocal.org
September 30, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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
👉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
🐣 Episode #1 is here. I'm nerding out on #Ai.
🤖We're talking about how we make AI work FOR us and not happen TO us...
🐦 And can AI decode birdsong? Maybe we can have an actual conversation with a #bird?
birdsandnerdspodcast.com @ramonawritesla.bsky.social
#birds #birding #aiethics
🤖We're talking about how we make AI work FOR us and not happen TO us...
🐦 And can AI decode birdsong? Maybe we can have an actual conversation with a #bird?
birdsandnerdspodcast.com @ramonawritesla.bsky.social
#birds #birding #aiethics
September 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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
👉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
You'll be able to find us wherever you get your podcasts!
#bird #birding #birdsandnerds
September 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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
You'll be able to find us wherever you get your podcasts!
#bird #birding #birdsandnerds
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
July 2, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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
#immigrationrights
🚨Watch our 'Fox 11 In-Depth with @HalEisner'🚨 segment ft. our CEO Diego Cartagena, Directing Attorney of Kinship and SIJS Joanna Fluckey, and Kinship Care Attorney Lesly Mendoza. They discuss the current immigration crisis & Bet Tzedek's free & confidential services: www.foxla.com/news/depth-i...
In Depth: Immigration Law
Hal Eisner talks to attorneys from the nonprofit Bet Tzedek about the immigration crisis and the recent ICE raids in Los Angeles.
www.foxla.com
June 16, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Great information!
#immigrationrights
#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
@diegojcartagena.bsky.social #probono #immigrants #newsyoucanuse
🚨TUNE IN🚨 to @foxla.bsky.social w/ Hal Eisner THIS SUNDAY at noon on Channel 13! Bet Tzedek's CEO Diego Cartagena, Directing Attorney of Kinship & SIJS Joanna Fluckey, and Kinship Care Attorney Lesly Mendoza will be on air talking about the current immigration crisis. #immigrant #immigrants #ICE
June 13, 2025 at 10:08 PM
‼️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
@diegojcartagena.bsky.social #probono #immigrants #newsyoucanuse
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
lapublicpress.org/2025/06/ice-...
Story by Larry Buhl for @lapublicpress.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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
lapublicpress.org/2025/06/ice-...
Story by Larry Buhl for @lapublicpress.bsky.social
Today's hero: An Allen's Hummingbird enjoying the Bird of Paradise in our Southern California yard. #birds #birdphotography #socalbirds
May 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Today's hero: An Allen's Hummingbird enjoying the Bird of Paradise in our Southern California yard. #birds #birdphotography #socalbirds
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and are job creators. Don't miss our @workingnation.bsky.social report on an initiative to help 10,000 entrepreneurs turn their ideas into realities. www.workingnation.com/small-busine... #smallbusinessweek
10,000 Small Businesses helps entrepreneurs scale up their dreams
10,000 Small Businesses provides education, capital and networks of "growth-oriented entrepreneurs."
www.workingnation.com
May 9, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and are job creators. Don't miss our @workingnation.bsky.social report on an initiative to help 10,000 entrepreneurs turn their ideas into realities. www.workingnation.com/small-busine... #smallbusinessweek
May 1, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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damn
And now, a note on Bill Owens who, until this past week, was the executive producer of 60 Minutes.
We’ll be back next week with another edition of 60 Minutes.
We’ll be back next week with another edition of 60 Minutes.
April 28, 2025 at 2:20 AM
damn
Today’s heroes - European Starlings in Manhattan. Happy National Go Birding Day! #birds #birdphotography #birdphotos #birding #GoBirding
April 26, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Today’s heroes - European Starlings in Manhattan. Happy National Go Birding Day! #birds #birdphotography #birdphotos #birding #GoBirding