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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/
October 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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
October 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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!]
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.
October 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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
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
June 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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: A red-winged blackbird in New Orleans.
#birdphotos #birds #birdphotography #nature
May 1, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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 hero: A red-whiskered bulbul. Captured the shot a few months ago and it made me happy to stumble upon it again this morning. #birdphotography #birds #birdphoto #LABirding
April 2, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Yes, I know! 😀😍
March 16, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Today's hero: A Great-tailed Grackle in Irving, TX. #birds #birdphotography #birding #birdwatching
March 11, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Can’t wait to dive in!! @bcdreyer.social

** Ordered via @booksamillion.bsky.social ! **
March 2, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Today’s hero: A Western Gull photographed aboard a boat in San Francisco Bay. What a beauty! #birds #birdphotography
February 28, 2025 at 3:31 AM
February 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Today’s hero: Great Egret photographed in flight at Torrey Pines State Beach CA. Right place at the right time.🪽 #birds #birdphotography #socalbirds
February 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A Valentine’s Day present. 😍😍 The photo doesn’t do it justice. #birds
February 15, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Today's heroes: Sandhill Cranes in Florida. #birds #birdphotography
February 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Today's hero. An Allen's Hummingbird visiting my yard in Los Angeles. #birds #birdphotogrpahy
February 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Today's hero: a rock wren I photographed in San Diego. #birds #birdphotos
January 31, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I celebrate all writing tools, but I am a pencil girl, myself. ✏️#BlackWing
January 30, 2025 at 12:14 AM
My husband gave me the loveliest birthday gift. He knows me so well! 🥰🦜🦢🐦‍⬛#birds @amytan.bsky.social
January 2, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah and Happy Holidays to all. Peace, love, and light in the New Year.

PS: It’s a Christmas AND a Chanukah movie.
December 25, 2024 at 4:12 PM
A flock of seagulls at Hermosa Beach in Southern California. #birds #birdphotography #seabirds #birdwatching #birdsofsocal
December 21, 2024 at 12:33 AM
A Western Gull on the pier at Hermosa Beach, CA. #birds #birdsofSoCal #birdsofblueaky
December 19, 2024 at 2:37 AM