JD Monroe (reelsonwheels IG)
@jdmonroephoto.bsky.social
Black AF (He/They)
Inaugural Black Birder's Week Co-Organizer
Ologist 2020 - Aperiology
Co-Liberation
Anti Colonial
Disabled Photographer
https://tinyurl.com/5n6nwc3m
Inaugural Black Birder's Week Co-Organizer
Ologist 2020 - Aperiology
Co-Liberation
Anti Colonial
Disabled Photographer
https://tinyurl.com/5n6nwc3m
Join me next Wed at 5pm Chicago Time for a discussion about the future of accessibility in nature spaces. You can find the registration link in my bio. Some support to amplify the event would be greatly appreciated.
#scicomm #sciart #conservation #disabilitypridemonth #nature #socialjustice
#scicomm #sciart #conservation #disabilitypridemonth #nature #socialjustice
July 25, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Join me next Wed at 5pm Chicago Time for a discussion about the future of accessibility in nature spaces. You can find the registration link in my bio. Some support to amplify the event would be greatly appreciated.
#scicomm #sciart #conservation #disabilitypridemonth #nature #socialjustice
#scicomm #sciart #conservation #disabilitypridemonth #nature #socialjustice
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court ruled victims of a mistaken police raid can continue their quest for accountability in the courts.
While this is progress for the Martin family, the case now goes to the lower court, where the fight continues to stop the FBI from evading responsibility for its actions.
While this is progress for the Martin family, the case now goes to the lower court, where the fight continues to stop the FBI from evading responsibility for its actions.
June 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court ruled victims of a mistaken police raid can continue their quest for accountability in the courts.
While this is progress for the Martin family, the case now goes to the lower court, where the fight continues to stop the FBI from evading responsibility for its actions.
While this is progress for the Martin family, the case now goes to the lower court, where the fight continues to stop the FBI from evading responsibility for its actions.
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June 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Nothing is a distraction. They’ll try to do it all.
Push back on everything.
Push back on everything.
holy shit -- GOP Rep. Mike Turner tries to "help out" Hegseth by getting him to confirm that the Pentagon does not in fact have plans to take Greenland by force, but Hegseth instead more or less testifies that yep, they have devised plans for that
June 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Nothing is a distraction. They’ll try to do it all.
Push back on everything.
Push back on everything.
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS OKC” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS OKC · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allie...
www.mobilize.us
June 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS OKC” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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#BlackBirdersWeek may be over, but we continue sharing love for our community. June is Pride Month, a time to uplift, honor, and celebrate our Black LGBTQIA+ sisters, brothers, trans, queer, and non-binary family. This space is yours. You belong here. We love you. We see you. We stand with you.
June 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
#BlackBirdersWeek may be over, but we continue sharing love for our community. June is Pride Month, a time to uplift, honor, and celebrate our Black LGBTQIA+ sisters, brothers, trans, queer, and non-binary family. This space is yours. You belong here. We love you. We see you. We stand with you.
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Jesus fucking christ someone please do a coup because these assholes are going to get all of us killed.
June 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Jesus fucking christ someone please do a coup because these assholes are going to get all of us killed.
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The list included dozens of cities and counties that DHS said was in noncompliance with federal statutes and had come under intense criticism from some mayors and law enforcement.
Homeland Security pulls down list of 'sanctuary' cities and counties after backlash
The list included dozens of cities and counties that DHS said was in noncompliance with federal statutes and had come under intense criticism from some mayors and law enforcement.
n.pr
June 2, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The list included dozens of cities and counties that DHS said was in noncompliance with federal statutes and had come under intense criticism from some mayors and law enforcement.
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It’s Day 6 of #BlackBirdersWeek and we’re honoring “Murmurations of Color.” Today, we showcase how Black folks bring dynamic energy, creativity, and cultural richness to birding.
May 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
It’s Day 6 of #BlackBirdersWeek and we’re honoring “Murmurations of Color.” Today, we showcase how Black folks bring dynamic energy, creativity, and cultural richness to birding.
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Virtual Sensory Workshop w/ Afrofuturism Collective - 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT
This virtual sensory workshop features guest facilitators from the Afrofuturism Collective. Members of the collective will guide participants through a sensory experience inspired by birds.
REGISTRATION LINK IN BIO.
This virtual sensory workshop features guest facilitators from the Afrofuturism Collective. Members of the collective will guide participants through a sensory experience inspired by birds.
REGISTRATION LINK IN BIO.
May 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Virtual Sensory Workshop w/ Afrofuturism Collective - 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT
This virtual sensory workshop features guest facilitators from the Afrofuturism Collective. Members of the collective will guide participants through a sensory experience inspired by birds.
REGISTRATION LINK IN BIO.
This virtual sensory workshop features guest facilitators from the Afrofuturism Collective. Members of the collective will guide participants through a sensory experience inspired by birds.
REGISTRATION LINK IN BIO.
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🐦 Bird of the Day: White-throated Sparrow 🎶
To celebrate Day 5, "Birds, Bonds, & Belonging", we are spotlighting the White-throated Sparrow. With its striking black-and-white crown and namesake bright white throat, this charming sparrow brings both beauty and song to winter landscapes.
To celebrate Day 5, "Birds, Bonds, & Belonging", we are spotlighting the White-throated Sparrow. With its striking black-and-white crown and namesake bright white throat, this charming sparrow brings both beauty and song to winter landscapes.
May 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
🐦 Bird of the Day: White-throated Sparrow 🎶
To celebrate Day 5, "Birds, Bonds, & Belonging", we are spotlighting the White-throated Sparrow. With its striking black-and-white crown and namesake bright white throat, this charming sparrow brings both beauty and song to winter landscapes.
To celebrate Day 5, "Birds, Bonds, & Belonging", we are spotlighting the White-throated Sparrow. With its striking black-and-white crown and namesake bright white throat, this charming sparrow brings both beauty and song to winter landscapes.
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This session will feature a discussion with naturalists across the country with experience creating wildlife-friendly spaces in their yards by cultivating native plants, providing water sources, filling bird feeders, and more.
#nature #belonging #blacksky #gardens #gardening #birds #birding
#nature #belonging #blacksky #gardens #gardening #birds #birding
May 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
This session will feature a discussion with naturalists across the country with experience creating wildlife-friendly spaces in their yards by cultivating native plants, providing water sources, filling bird feeders, and more.
#nature #belonging #blacksky #gardens #gardening #birds #birding
#nature #belonging #blacksky #gardens #gardening #birds #birding
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What sparrows are showing up in your neighborhood and what are they up to? Tag us in any photos you may have of ANY sparrow, and of course, today's sparrow, the White-Throated Sparrow are great, too.
#birds #sparrows #birding #ornithology #scicomm #blacksky #environmentaljustice #outdoors
#birds #sparrows #birding #ornithology #scicomm #blacksky #environmentaljustice #outdoors
May 29, 2025 at 9:24 PM
What sparrows are showing up in your neighborhood and what are they up to? Tag us in any photos you may have of ANY sparrow, and of course, today's sparrow, the White-Throated Sparrow are great, too.
#birds #sparrows #birding #ornithology #scicomm #blacksky #environmentaljustice #outdoors
#birds #sparrows #birding #ornithology #scicomm #blacksky #environmentaljustice #outdoors
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Today we welcome Day 4 of #BlackBirdersWeek! We claim our “Right to Rest" because peace in nature is not a privilege, but our birthright. Breathe deep, bird freely, and renew your spirit in community.
#BlackBirdersWeek2025 #GroundedInCommunity #blackinnature #scicomm #blacksky #sciart #birds
#BlackBirdersWeek2025 #GroundedInCommunity #blackinnature #scicomm #blacksky #sciart #birds
May 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Today we welcome Day 4 of #BlackBirdersWeek! We claim our “Right to Rest" because peace in nature is not a privilege, but our birthright. Breathe deep, bird freely, and renew your spirit in community.
#BlackBirdersWeek2025 #GroundedInCommunity #blackinnature #scicomm #blacksky #sciart #birds
#BlackBirdersWeek2025 #GroundedInCommunity #blackinnature #scicomm #blacksky #sciart #birds
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Reflect & Share: Where or how do you find rest in nature?
#scicomm #nature #rest #relaxation #mentalhealth #selfcare #community #justice #wildlife #birds #birding #ornithology #conservation #environmentaljustice #blacksky
#scicomm #nature #rest #relaxation #mentalhealth #selfcare #community #justice #wildlife #birds #birding #ornithology #conservation #environmentaljustice #blacksky
May 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Reflect & Share: Where or how do you find rest in nature?
#scicomm #nature #rest #relaxation #mentalhealth #selfcare #community #justice #wildlife #birds #birding #ornithology #conservation #environmentaljustice #blacksky
#scicomm #nature #rest #relaxation #mentalhealth #selfcare #community #justice #wildlife #birds #birding #ornithology #conservation #environmentaljustice #blacksky
The bird of the day for #blackbirdersweek is the dark-eyed junco. Check out @blackafinstem.bsky.social for more information regarding events today and the rest of the week!
I would also like to ask a favor. If you could, please direct any moderators or hashtags in the comments on the BAFIS account
I would also like to ask a favor. If you could, please direct any moderators or hashtags in the comments on the BAFIS account
May 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The bird of the day for #blackbirdersweek is the dark-eyed junco. Check out @blackafinstem.bsky.social for more information regarding events today and the rest of the week!
I would also like to ask a favor. If you could, please direct any moderators or hashtags in the comments on the BAFIS account
I would also like to ask a favor. If you could, please direct any moderators or hashtags in the comments on the BAFIS account
#sciart #scicomm #nature #conservation #wildlife #birds #birding #environmentaljustice #blacksky #selfcare #rest #relaxation
Reflect & Share: Where or how do you find rest in nature?
#scicomm #nature #rest #relaxation #mentalhealth #selfcare #community #justice #wildlife #birds #birding #ornithology #conservation #environmentaljustice #blacksky
#scicomm #nature #rest #relaxation #mentalhealth #selfcare #community #justice #wildlife #birds #birding #ornithology #conservation #environmentaljustice #blacksky
May 28, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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We’re soliciting creative artwork that captures essence of Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) to share with FOMA followers, as well as to create merchandise (shirts, hats, stickers, posters, and note cards);revenue will help support conservation, outreach, historical research on behalf of Kuaihelani. #Birds
May 28, 2025 at 9:39 PM
We’re soliciting creative artwork that captures essence of Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) to share with FOMA followers, as well as to create merchandise (shirts, hats, stickers, posters, and note cards);revenue will help support conservation, outreach, historical research on behalf of Kuaihelani. #Birds
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LET'S DO THIS!
Don't rank Cuomo AT ALL, friends. Rank five other real Democrats instead.
Don't rank Cuomo AT ALL, friends. Rank five other real Democrats instead.
We're now 8 points away from sending Andrew Cuomo back to the suburbs.
May 28, 2025 at 9:37 PM
LET'S DO THIS!
Don't rank Cuomo AT ALL, friends. Rank five other real Democrats instead.
Don't rank Cuomo AT ALL, friends. Rank five other real Democrats instead.
#blacksky #scicomm #biology #rest #selfcare #nature #birds #birding #ornithology #nature #wildlife #community
Good afternoon, everyone. @jdmonroephoto.bsky.social here. I have been the one behind the account this week for @bsky.app I just want to thank everyone who has liked and shared our posts as we hope to build an audience on this social platform.
May 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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🐦Bird of the Day: Dark-eyed Junco🐦
To celebrate today's theme, "Right to Rest", we are spotlighting the Dark-eyed Junco. 📸 Have you seen a Dark-eyed Junco? Share your stories or photos.
#BirdOfTheDay #DarkEyedJunco #blacksky #scicomm #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #environmentaljustice
To celebrate today's theme, "Right to Rest", we are spotlighting the Dark-eyed Junco. 📸 Have you seen a Dark-eyed Junco? Share your stories or photos.
#BirdOfTheDay #DarkEyedJunco #blacksky #scicomm #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #environmentaljustice
May 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
🐦Bird of the Day: Dark-eyed Junco🐦
To celebrate today's theme, "Right to Rest", we are spotlighting the Dark-eyed Junco. 📸 Have you seen a Dark-eyed Junco? Share your stories or photos.
#BirdOfTheDay #DarkEyedJunco #blacksky #scicomm #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #environmentaljustice
To celebrate today's theme, "Right to Rest", we are spotlighting the Dark-eyed Junco. 📸 Have you seen a Dark-eyed Junco? Share your stories or photos.
#BirdOfTheDay #DarkEyedJunco #blacksky #scicomm #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #environmentaljustice
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Mental Health Virtual Social - 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT
Calling all Black-identifying birders, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts! Join us for a cozy, affirming virtual hangout where we’ll celebrate community, mental wellness, and our shared love for birds.
Calling all Black-identifying birders, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts! Join us for a cozy, affirming virtual hangout where we’ll celebrate community, mental wellness, and our shared love for birds.
May 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Mental Health Virtual Social - 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT
Calling all Black-identifying birders, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts! Join us for a cozy, affirming virtual hangout where we’ll celebrate community, mental wellness, and our shared love for birds.
Calling all Black-identifying birders, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts! Join us for a cozy, affirming virtual hangout where we’ll celebrate community, mental wellness, and our shared love for birds.
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Check out @birdnoteradio episode with @grandmasterdara, called "Witnessing Lifers While Honoring a Life Loss". LINK IN BIO.
May 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Check out @birdnoteradio episode with @grandmasterdara, called "Witnessing Lifers While Honoring a Life Loss". LINK IN BIO.
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In honor of #BlackBirdersWeek, Nocs Provisions is giving away a @n_o_c_s binocular bundle everyday this week! Enter to win a pair of Standard Issue Nocs + Woven Tapestry Strap by:
-Click the link in our bio to sign up once daily
-Follow @blackafinstem.bsky.social
-Click the link in our bio to sign up once daily
-Follow @blackafinstem.bsky.social
May 26, 2025 at 6:53 PM
In honor of #BlackBirdersWeek, Nocs Provisions is giving away a @n_o_c_s binocular bundle everyday this week! Enter to win a pair of Standard Issue Nocs + Woven Tapestry Strap by:
-Click the link in our bio to sign up once daily
-Follow @blackafinstem.bsky.social
-Click the link in our bio to sign up once daily
-Follow @blackafinstem.bsky.social
For me, it has always been my brother. While we met in kindergarten, and only share ancestry through our stolen ancestors really, he's family all the same. As very young people still learning to read we would always reread the same animal books in school.
Reflect & Share: We'd love to hear about someone who helped you appreciate birds and nature. Who comes to mind?
Be sure to check out our website for more Event updates.
#BlackBirdersWeek2025 #GroundedInCommunity
Be sure to check out our website for more Event updates.
#BlackBirdersWeek2025 #GroundedInCommunity
May 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
For me, it has always been my brother. While we met in kindergarten, and only share ancestry through our stolen ancestors really, he's family all the same. As very young people still learning to read we would always reread the same animal books in school.