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Birder K
@birderk.bsky.social
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She/her Just another broke girl w/binoculars. Will answer bird feeder & bird ID questions!
PayPal @birderk, CashApp $KBirder
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Birder K @birderk.bsky.social · 2d
I was reminded earlier today that I need to reconstruct my Twitter thread over here at some point on our backyard bird creek we made many years ago. Pinning this as point to start from whenever I can get to it. In the meantime, enjoy this fall Kinglet Pool Party. #birds
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blackbirb.bsky.social
I cannot stress enough that I would rather be getting work than having to ask for help like this. So check my services or idk... if anyone knows any opportunities for someone whose skills involve translation and/or knowledge of Brazilian Portuguese... Help in that regard would be extremely valuable.
blackbirb.bsky.social Blackbird @blackbirb.bsky.social · 1h
So, I hate to be coming here for stuff like this, especially when I haven't been very active like I used to... but I am very stressed about this in particular and I don't have much recourse right now. More info below, if you'd like👇
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ko-fi.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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chrisgeidner.bsky.social
BREAKING: Federal judge rejects DOJ's effort to subpoena the names and medical records of children who have received gender-affirming medical care from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA IN RE: SUBPOENA NO. 25-1431-014 : MISCELLANEOUS ACTION : : NO. 25-39 MEMORANDUM KEARNEY,J. November 21, 2025 Our elected Congresspersons granted the Department of Justice limited authority in 1996 to investigate federal health care offenses involving the labeling and distribution of prescription drugs. The Department of Justice is now investigating the labeling and distribution of prescribed clinically authorized puberty blockers and hormone therapy. It subpoenaed fifteen categories of records from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia including billing and insurance records, communications with manufacturers and sales representatives, and the names and complete medical and psychological records of children receiving gender-affirming care. The Hospital agrees to produce most of the requested materials. But it objects to producing the identities of its child patients and their families along with their confidential medical files. Its objection requires we study two questions: whether Congress authorized a subpoena for the children's confidential medical records, and, if so, whether the children's privacy interests outweigh the Department of Justice's need for these confidential medical records under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. We find the answer to both questions is "no." We strike the three requests for these child- identifying and treatment and disclosure records as beyond the authority granted by Congress. We also find, even if this private information could be relevant, the heightened privacy interests of children and their families substantially outweighs the Department's need to know the children's names, addresses, and treatment along with disclosures for gender-affirming care at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
November 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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us.theconversation.com
Pepper spray deployed into an inflatable frog costume during Portland protests in October 2025 sparked a movement.

Now Amazon has a category to shop for ‘protest costumes’ buff.ly/5tg0Aa3
The plague of frog costumes demonstrates the subversive power of play in protests
‘Protest costumes’ are now a category on Amazon. Protesters use them to soften their public image at a time when ICE is calling them ‘violent’ and ‘Antifa,’ showing the subversive power of humor.
theconversation.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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mexicanity.bsky.social
Important reminder for all turkeys out there
Text at the top: When should you thaw that turkey? Silhouette of a large turkey with the following text under it 20-24 Ibs Move to fridge Friday before Thanksgiving Silhouette of a medium-large turkey with the following text under it 16-20 Ibs Move to fridge Saturday before Thanksgiving Silhouette of a medium turkey with the following text under it 12-16 lbs Move to fridge Sunday before Thanksgiving Silhouette of a small turkey with the following text under it 4-12 Ibs Move to fridge Monday before Thanksgiving
November 21, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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rincewind.run
I don't think you need to think there will be long term shifts in Trump's policies or behavior (there won't be) to enjoy what just happened, sometimes it's good to enjoy things that are funny in the moment
November 21, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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kamakru.bsky.social
Whether it's an anime character, a scribble, a doodle, or something else. Art is what you make no matter what it looks like. Not everyone is meant to make the same style, to reach perfect realism. BORING.
Please be you! No matter your age, art is for all.
November 21, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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diplomatofnight.com
Israeli press is irate that Trump didn't push back on Mamdani saying the US funds genocide against Palestinians
November 21, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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rincewind.run
Laura Loomer may handcuff herself to the door of the Oval Office
paleofuture.bsky.social Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 1h
Laura Loomer is not taking it well
Laura Loomer @LauraLoomer X.com So we are just going to normalize communism? Aren't you a host of a conservative radio program? @ClayTravis What are you preserving by glazing communism, anti-white racism, Jew hatred, open borders and Islamic terror? Sad to see. The GOP will lose the midterms. C Clay Travis @ @ClayTravis • 1h This Mamdani-Trump press conference is an absolute bromance. Both guys seem to love each other. Almost zero conflict, tons of praise for each other. 1:48 PM • 11/21/25 • 40K Views
November 21, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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korybing.bsky.social
I know nobody here needs to be convinced Crypto Bad but in case you aren't aware of the human damage caused by data centers and shit, here's a documentary that'll make you furious www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7_W...
I Live 500 Feet From A Bitcoin Mine. My Life Is Hell.
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
www.youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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mikemelton.bsky.social
The indigenous people of Colombia suffer many struggles, as they are not treated well by the government. The children there desperately need basic school supplies and things like shoes.

I have been doing an annual fundraiser for the last few years to do just a little bit to help.
November 21, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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mikemelton.bsky.social
To all of my BlueSky friends,

I don't really pitch or sell things on this platform, but I want to share this fundraiser.

I've spent some time in the Wayuu community and the people there are lovely and warm. But the children are at a severe disadvantage.

gofund.me/8e4f56eb2
Donate to Support Wayuu Children with School Essentials, organized by Michael Melton
Here’s a draft you can paste into GoFundMe and edit as needed: --… Michael Melton needs your support for Support Wayuu Children with School Essentials
gofund.me
November 21, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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nycploverproject.bsky.social
Running young Piping Plover on sand with action alert text above on sky blue background.
November 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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nycploverproject.bsky.social
READ + LEARN + SHARE + COMMENT —> DEFEND!

Together, we will defend our most important wildlife protection law! JOIN US! 💪🏽💪🏽❤️‍🔥

Comment here: shorturl.at/MuuFx

#birds #addbirder
Action alert with photo of Piping Plover. Piping Plover at bottom with white text on red background.
November 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM
birderk.bsky.social
Weekend before Thanksgiving is one of the top 5 or so worst times to stock at the grocery store. The only good thing is my 50¢ raise is in effect so the inevitable long hours this weekend pay a bit more. 😭
November 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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bugeric.bsky.social
A Banded Sunflower Moth, Cochylichroa hospes, in flight. Cheyenne Mountain State Park, El Paso County, Colorado, USA, July 25, 2017. #FlyFriday #EastCoastKin #bugsky #moths #moth
Small moth in flight, overall beige in color with dark brown blotches. Short antennae, legs trailing beneath and behind as it flies from lower right to upper left, shadow beneath on wooden window frame.
November 21, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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biologicaldiversity.org
Little eels are big business. In 2012 in #Maine, an estimated 21,611 pounds of glass #eels were harvested, valued at over $43 million. (Individual glass eels weigh less than a third of a gram.)
November 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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brendelbored.bsky.social
Trump: anything else pal?

Zohran: I dunno you want to sink the GOP nominee for governor?

Trump: no problem!
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2h
Q: Stefanik has called Mamdani a 'jihadist.' Do you think you're standing next to a jihadist right now?

TRUMP: No, I don't. I met with a man who's a very rational person
November 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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anarmyofbees.bsky.social
Wow, Extra Life! How come you get to have TWO streams??

You can watch me via youtu.be/aqj1vwr9Vy4

You can watch @solar-symphony.bsky.social's perspective via www.twitch.tv/Solar_Symphony!

IF you donate today? I'd prefer if you 1) Donate only to Solar and 2) in irregular, non-round amounts.
Extra Life 2025, Make-Up Stream!
YouTube video by An Army of Bees
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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bugeric.bsky.social
So close! LOL! My best, and favorite, shot of an immature Golden Eagle in flight over El Paso County, Colorado, USA, on March 30, 2015. #FlyDay #EastCoastKin #birding #birds
Very large bird (immature Golden Eagle), in flight, some of the bird out of frame. Perspective is looking up at the underside of the bird, dark brown, with white patches on wings, and broad white band at base of tail. Back of the eagle's head is shiny gold. Backdrop is blue sky.
November 21, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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kbspangler.com
Look, until Millertongue gets in his ear again, we have a SOLID chance.
hugintheraven.bsky.social Hugin @hugintheraven.bsky.social · 1h
"It's called Trumpcare, we're streamlining healthcare by eliminating insurance companies entirely and funneling the money that people currently pay for that to us instead. Less bureaucracy, replaces Obamacare, it saves money overall AND is projected to make americans healthier. Just sign here."
November 21, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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kbspangler.com
All right, Mamdani's leaving, somebody drop the Medicaid for all plan on Trump's desk in 3...2...1...
November 21, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
NEWS: Libraries WIN in federal court!

A judge in RI issued a permanent injunction stopping the Administration from dismantling the Institute of Museum & Library Services and nullifying all actions taken to do so.

Read the ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... (More to come from ALA)
LIBRARIES WIN IN COURT. Federal court issues permanent injunction in Rhode Island V. Trump, stops the dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The court ruled that all actions taken by the Administration to dismantle IMLS are nullified. This injunction takes immediate nationwide effect: all grants, in every state and territory. The Administration is stopped from taking these actions again in the future. Show up for our libraries, American Library Association.
November 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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a11yawareness.bsky.social
You don't necessarily need to say "image of" in your alt text for users to know it's an image. Screen readers will announce that it's an image. But it can help readers to specify if it's a hand-drawn image, Polaroid, infographic, screenshot, chart, map, diagram, or so on.
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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ruemcclammyhand.bsky.social
waymo ceo: we plan for fatal crashes and society will learn to accept them

roblox ceo: kids must be preyed upon and victimized as a necessary consequence of scale

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO HEADS ON PIKES
November 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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chriswarcraft.bsky.social
About to give public comment about Huntington Beach wanting to hire back Michael Gates in a legal capacity (it’s been reported by the OC Register he was fired for cause from Trump’s DoJ for creating a hostile work environment)
Michael Gates, former Huntington Beach city attorney, was fired from the Justice Department ‘for cause’
Gates maintains that he left of his own accord. ‘They were angry I resigned,’ he said.
www.ocregister.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM