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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

THE BIRDS ARE BACK FOR MAGICCON: ATLANTA! We have a stellar Star Trek Ticketed Play event you can catch on Saturday at 5:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now! We can’t wait to game with you! Huge thank you to @mtgfestivals.com for having us back. Links + info in comment!!! ⬇️ #sponsored #MCAtlanta

An advertisement for Birds of Paradise attending MagicCon Atlanta showing Jane Plays Magic, CooperLeef, and Magic Mishamigo

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We are excited to announce that we are adding @mtgnerdgirl.bsky.social to the BOP! leadership team. Shes a former pro tour competitor, but these days spends most her time on her Commander channel DeckedOutEDH, or organizing creator events at Magic conventions. We’re so happy to have her on our team!

NerdGirl and Misha are eating chicken nuggets in Amsterdam while watching the World Cup after MagicCon Amsterdam 2026

NerdGirl is dressed as the Lorax and VeggieWagon is dressed as the Grinch? Something green

NerdGirl and Misha are dressed as Sailor Moon/MTG planeswalker mashup characters Nissa and Liliana smiling at the camera

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We have merch now! Shirts, sweaters, fanny packs, coffee cups and more with incredible designs from @gremlin.world @inklincustoms.bsky.social and @listenerart.bsky.social Please consider supporting us and rocking some awesome BOP! merch (we'd love to see it in Atlanta!) birdsofmtg.dashery.com

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

💖💞 Our gratitude and thanks to the VML @vmlmtg.bsky.social for their continued support as they generously passed along funding to contribute to BOP!'s mission of uplifting marginalized individuals 💞💖

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

One of BOP!'s focuses is curating a safe and inclusive space where ever we are, including at the upcoming event, MagicCon Atlanta! 💖 Will we see you there? Let's get a birdcall! 🐦📢

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

❣️💕🐦GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE LIVE!🐦💕❣️ www.birdsofmtg.com/grants There are four $250 STORM CROW grants available!! One entry and one grant per person, per cycle. Entries will be taken until August 8th, 12-midnight eastern.

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🐦❣️REMINDER!❣️🐦 Grant applications open this Saturday, July 25th! We've put together a little FAQ. Any other questions can be asked in the comments, or you can reach out to a member of leadership privately! 💖

What grants are available right now?

Grants are offered as we receive funding, please check back often for details. The current grant disbursement ending on Aug 8th gives out 4 $250 Storm Crow grants.

Who are these grants available to?

Grants are offered to those marginalized on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and/or disability who are 18 years of age or older. You do not need to be based in the US, although there may be additional tax reporting requirements for those outside the US.

How are grant recipients chosen?

Grants are chosen via a random lottery, all applicants have an equal chance to receive the funds. There is no merit basis or essay question for the Storm Crow grants.

What is the grant money for?

Grants are for making networking opportunities in the MTG space more accessible to marginalized members of our community. We hope the funds are used to support your professional development or Magic organizing! Our grants are not intended for everyday spending like groceries or rent assistance.

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Do you identify as a marginalized person? Are you looking for community with similar life experiences? Then count yourself as a Bird of Paradise and join our Discord server*! 🐦 It's freshly revamped and full of engaging channels! And it's where we announce things first! 💕 *see follow-up post below

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🐦INTRODUCING THE BIRDS OF PARADISE GRANT PROGRAM🐦 Applications open July 25th - August 8th 2026, with selections made and grants disbursed the following week. For complete information: www.birdsofmtg.com/grants We're thrilled to be offering these to give back some of the love that's poured in 💕

BIRDS OF PARADISE GRANT PROGRAM

What is the purpose of the grants? Our mission is to foster a sense of belonging by creating welcoming and inclusive spaces for everyone to gather and play. These grants make valuable networking opportunities more accessible.

What are they for? We encourage applications from those marginalized on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and/or disability who are 18 years of age or older.

Grant Details: We currently have funding to provide four $250 Storm Crow grants. BOP! offers this grant in batches of four with one going to a recipient in each of the following categories:
Artists and Alterists
Content Creators and Writers
Competitive Players
Community Organizers

When and where to apply! Applications open July 25th - August 8th 2026, with applications selected and grants disbursed the following week. Apply at https://www.birdsofmtg.com/grants

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🐦NEW BIRD UNLOCKED!🐦 We are elated to announce @cooperleef.bsky.social as our newest member of BOP! leadership 💖 Cooper (he/him) is an out and proud trans man within our community, best known as a moderator, stream guest, and giver of friendship bracelets. Welcome, Coop!! ❣️💕

a selfie of Cooper wearing a black undershirt, floral button down, black framed glasses, and wired earbuds

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Competitive players- check out @concordanceleague.bsky.social ! Hosting their upcoming webcam commander tournament- Pride Month Kickoff! This bracket 4-5 event is welcome to players of marginalized genders of all skill levels 🦜 Signup: www.spicerack.gg/events/3153906 Discord: discord.gg/y8rcPkS7z

The concordance league Pride Month Kickoff tournament, 1 day online commander tournament for players of marginalized genders of all skill levels. May 30th at 9am pst

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Thank you so much to everyone that stopped by our booth and participated in the events we hosted throughout the weekend at MC Vegas. It was an incredible weekend and we made so many lovely memories and we couldn’t have done it without your support so thank you! Looking forward to the next one 💖

A picture at the Birds of Paradise booth at MagicCon Vegas. Cooper, Jane, and Cas are at the table posing for the picture. The booth itself has a purple table cloth with the LGBTQ+ flag on top.

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

This weekend, BOP! will be running Pai Gow at our booth all weekend and on Saturday from 11am to 2pm, we will be running a Mini Master Tournament in the Gathering Grounds. If you're unfamiliar with these formats, here are some handy graphics explaining how to play them. Can't wait to play with you!

A graphic with the rules for the mini master tournament

A graphic describing the rules for Pai Gow

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

On Friday of MagicCon Vegas, BOP! will be partnering with @showandtell2u.com to provide marginalized creators with professional headshots free of charge! This will be done on a first come, first serve basis starting at 10am at the BOP! booth in the Gathering Grounds. Can't wait to see you there!

A graphic featuring Cas of Birds of Paradise and Drew from showandtell2u advertising free headshots for marginalized creators in the Gathering Grounds of MagicCon Vegas on Friday from 10am to 1pm

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Will you be at MagicCon Vegas? Here are all the places BOP! will be throughout the weekend. We even have a Strixhaven Sealed ticketed play event on Saturday at 5:30 pm! Support us by buying your tickets for the event here. tinyurl.com/BOPBTS Thank you to @mtgfestivals.com for this opportunity!

The BOP schedule for MagicCon Vegas.

10am - 6pm Daily Pai Gow at the Gathering Grounds

10am - 1pm Friday Free headshots by showandtell2u at the Gathering Grounds

11am - 2pm Saturday Mini Master Tournament at the Gathering Grounds

3pm - 4:30pm Saturday Meet and Greet at Creator Connections

5:30 - 9:30pm Saturday Back to School Sealed at the Ticketed Play

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

When applying for our charity status, leadership decided BOP! should expand to include members of all marginalized identities. 💞 If you're a member of a marginalized group and would like to get involved with BOP! please send us a DM or go to our website: www.birdsofmtg.com We'd love to have you!

Cas is looking straight forward at the camera smiling and the Birds of Paradise banner that says BOP! in big block letters is visible behind them.

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

We played Pauper at the BOP! booth all weekend at @shoebox.gg! We had a bunch of cool people stop by, say hi, and jam a game. If you couldn't make it to Shoebox, we'll being hosting Pai Gow at our booth in the Gathering Grounds at MagicCon Vegas! If you're going, we'd love to play with you 💖

Cas and Jane from Birds of Paradise are looking over at Mal, zachdressing, LlanowarRicky, and RedFade playing Pauper at the Birds of Paradies booth at Shoebox.

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

We are proud to announce that BOP! is officially a 501c3! 🎉 @Shoebox.gg was our first event as an official Charity. We were proud to showcase our mission of fostering inclusive spaces in the Magic community! Thank you to everyone who supported us and came to see us! 💞

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

I know we’re all home from @shoebox.gg but I want one more hurrah! 🎉 Post one pic or video from the convention! 💞

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

We had a lovely time at @shoebox.gg! 💕 We’re all heading home! Safe travels! ❤️‍🔥

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Thinking about this in baby girl Coram

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

My starters. I know there are four! But I didn’t want to leave out Tiny Bones. Which critter is your Magic Starter!

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Which pizza art is your favorite from TMNT? Mine is Pizza to the Face

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Can confirm Grixis is Kuromi coded ❤️‍🔥

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

What’s your favorite Reanimation spell! You can’t pick Reanimate!

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

When you almost had it and someone board wipes for the third time

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

We hit one of our milestones! It's all thanks to you all! Let's get to our next one! 💕

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

On Saturday Feb 7th at 4pm EST, there has been a slight change! We're swapping out @blackneto.bsky.social for @kenziekoehler.bsky.social in our Secret Partners Pod!

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

You also have a chance to win: - 1 Pride Across the Multiverse Secret Lair Donated by @hobbesq.bolasgang.com

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Can't make the stream? No Problem! Donate here!

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

You have a chance to win: - Horse Playmat and Sleeves - $25 CSI Giftcard or - Cinderfin Playmat and Sleeves - $25 CSI Giftcard or - Millerax Playmat and Sleeves - $25 CSI Giftcard or - Whiskerwing Playmat and Sleeves - $25 CSI Giftcard

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

You have a chance to win: - Lorwyn Eclipsed Blight Curse Precon - 1 Gooseberry Sleeves - 1 Blossom Sleeves or - Lorwyn Eclipsed Dance of the Elements Precon - 1 Gooseberry Sleeves - 1 Blossom Sleeves

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

You have a chance to win: - Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box or - A Set of Lorwyn Eclipsed Shock Lands - 1 Gooseberry Sleeves - 1 Blossom Sleeves

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

You have a chance to win: - 1 Black Quiver Card Case - 200 Artemis Black Sleeves or - 3 X 360 Modular Nexus Deckblocks - Assorted Singles

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

You have a chance to win: -Enchanted Evolutions Precon or -Symbiotic Swarm Precon

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

You have two chances to win: - 1 Infinitoken Bundle - 1 Gooseberry Sleeves - 1 Blossom Sleeves

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

You have a chance to win: -Timeless Wisdom Precon or -Red Quiver Card Case

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

🐦THE BIRDS ARE COMING TO MAGICCON: LAS VEGAS🐦 We've got a Ticketed Play event you can catch on Saturday at 5:30 pm- Back to School Strixhaven themed sealed! 🧙‍♀️ Tickets go on sale Feb 10th! EVENT DETAILS : tinyurl.com/BOPBTS Links + info in comment!!! ⬇️ #sponsored #MCVegas @mtgfestivals.com

Magic Con official with logos header and footer on a poster that says MagicCon Las Vegas May 1-3 2026 Strixhaven Class of 2026 with Birds of Paradise. There are photos of the three BOP! members, Jane Plays magic (Prismari), Magic Mishamigo (Witherbloom) and Strixhaven Dropout (Silverquill) See you at MagicCon: Las Vegas!

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Can't make the stream? No Problem! Donate Here: ko-fi.com/birdsofparad...

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

On Saturday Feb 7th at 6:30pm and 8:30pm EST, we'll feature @magicmishamigo.bsky.social @veggiewagon.bsky.social and @headology.bsky.social in our Late Night Limited!

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