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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Because when birds find their place, they sing. And when we find ours, we do too. The flyways are open. The skies welcome us. And our joy, once settled, takes root and rises.

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Today, we honor their memory not with sorrow alone, but with the bright, unshakable joy of being here—fully present, fully free, fully home. We wander with wonder, we settle with gratitude, and we celebrate every horizon we now have the freedom to explore.

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We also remember those who never reached their destination, those whose migrations were cut short by chains and cruelty. Their longing for freedom still echoes in our flight.

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Migration is not just about movement; it's about the promise of a place to rest, grow, and flourish. For Black birders and nature lovers, every trail walked, every bird sighted, and every sky watched is a joyful act of settlement, a reclaiming of belonging in spaces where we were once denied.

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

In honor of #Juneteenth and the #FlywaysAndFreedom theme of #BlackBirdersWeek, we celebrate the journeys that bring us home, whether by wing or by will. Just as birds navigate vast distances along ancient flyways, our ancestors and communities have traveled routes of resilience, survival, and hope.

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

🐦 Wild Birds Unlimited $50 gift cards (2) Aeiris A. Ronica R. 🖼️ Casey Girard "Gulls of North America" Poster Cenithia B. Winners will be notified via email. Please note, Nocs Provisions winners will be announced separately. Thank you again to everyone who participated!

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

💧 Water Bottle Kenra S. 🛍️ Tote Bag Keisha R. 🐦‍⬛Bird Patches Bundle Brittany H-W ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who entered! Huge congrats to the following lucky winners: 🐦‍⬛Bird Collective (7 winners) 🐦‍⬛ 👕Migration Is An Earth Right Tee Jasmine C. 💳 $25 Digital Gift Cards Kim E. Marsha W. 🧢Hat Paradyse B. | @paradyseb.bsky.social ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

To our members of the LGBTQIA+ community: we see you, we value you, and we are grateful for the gifts you bring to our collective journey. In solidarity, The Black AF in STEM Collective #PrideMonth #BlackBirdersWeek2026 #FlywaysAndFreedom

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Birds survive migration because there are places to stop, rest and refuel along their route. Like migratory birds, we too need safe spaces to thrive. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Happy PRIDE Month from the Black AF in STEM Collective Join us in celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community 🏳️‍🌈. In honor of this year’s Black Birders Week theme, Flyways & Freedom, we are mindful that flyways are pathways of connection. They are routes built across generations. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

That's a wrap! Thanks for celebrating #BlackBirdersWeek with us! Until next year, keep spreading bird joy, amplifying Black voices in birding and nature, and Happy Birding 🐦💗

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

This is what it's ALL about 👏🏾💗 Celebrating #BlackBirdersWeek with community and centering Black joy 💗

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

This is sooo beautiful! Love to see it 😊

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

3️⃣Open Mic - Any bird related topic of your choice. Share what's on your heart. ➡️Share it on your social media platforms using the main hashtag #BlackBirdersWeek and tag @blackafinstem.bsky.social #BlackInNature #BirdingWhileBlack #FreeChoiceAndCelebration

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Your "Free Choice & Celebration" options for today are as follows: 1️⃣Favorite Post of the Week - Share or reshare your favorite post you made or saw during Black Birders Week. 2️⃣Gratitude Post - Thank someone in the Black birding community who has supported, inspired, or taught you. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

🎙️Listen to @birdnoteradio Daily episode by Dara M. Wilson called "Birding 101".

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

We made it to Day 7, the final day of #BlackBirdersWeek 👏🏾🖤 Today is all about Free Choice & Celebration. No checklist. No mission. Just joy. Today, Black birders get to exist in nature however they choose. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

What a wonderful presentation on Gulls by Jason. If you weren't able to tune in earlier, you can watch recording on YouTube or go to Events page on our website. #BlackBirdersWeek #Gulls #LaridaeFamily

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

REMEMBER TO: ➡️Pick any one or all topic(s) from today's menu that speaks to you—the one that sparks joy, curiosity, or inspiration. ➡️Create a post, photo, video, or story based on your chosen topic(s). ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

3️⃣Call to Action - Share one piece of legislation or policy that affects birds and community’s access to nature (local, state, or federal). What does it do, and why does it matter? ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

2️⃣How I Advocate - What does advocacy for birds and community look like for you? Post a specific, simple action your followers can take this week to support bird advocacy and community access to nature (sign a petition, donate to a cause, or attend a meeting). ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

🫵🏾Choose Your Own Adventure - Daily Menu🫵🏾 Your "Take Action" options for today are as follows: 1️⃣Advocacy Win - Share a story of a successful conservation advocacy effort, something that protected birds, habitat, or access to nature. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

🎙️Listen to BirdNote Daily episode by Brianna Amingwa of Deeply Rooted Outdoor Education called "Little Birders, Big Lessons". Looking for a fun way to explore birds in your backyard or a local park? Visit Resources on our website, and download Bri's Activity Pages and Nature Journal sheet.

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Join Jason Hall of In Color Birding Club and The Bird Joy Podcast for his presentation, “Gulls: Unapologetically Themselves”. You won’t want to miss it! Be sure to RSVP on our website or watch Live on YouTube.

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

It's DAY 6 of #BlackBirdersWeek and we’re Taking Action! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The week fosters community, visibility, and joy in nature, addressing both racial justice and conservation.

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Black Birders Week is an annual celebration launched in 2020 to highlight the experiences and contributions of Black birders and nature enthusiasts, while challenging stereotypes about who belongs in outdoor spaces. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

We love to see it! #BlackBirdersWeek in Wisconsin with @wiscobirder.bsky.social, Christopher Kilgour, Color In The Outdoors, and community.

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Dexter Patterson aka Wisco Birder @wiscobirder.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Today we celebrated Day 5 of Black Birders Week at the Milwaukee County Zoo. #BlackBirdersWeek 🫶🏾🪶

A smiling man wearing binoculars stands beside two young girls near a sign celebrating Black Birders Week inspiration. The girls smile and explore the area outside at the zoo on a sunny day.

Two children examine a large bird feather while standing in the woods during a hands-on nature activity with other participants nearby.

A young girl kneels near a sign honoring Sierra Taliaferro during Black Birders Week while another child stands nearby outdoors at the zoo.

Children and volunteers walk together along a wooded trail during a birding hike, surrounded by green trees and tall grass on a sunny day.

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Thank you for requesting! We agree 😊

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

➡️Pick any one or all topic(s) from today's menu that speaks to you—the one that sparks joy, curiosity, or inspiration. ➡️Create a post, photo, video, or story based on your chosen topic(s). ➡️Share it on your social media platforms using the main hashtag & tag @blackafinstem.bsky.social.

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Dedicate your zine to a Black birder or Black birding community that has brought you comfort. Share a photo of your spread and tag them. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

3️⃣The Comfort Zine — A Love Letter to Black Birders - Create a one-page zine (folded from a single sheet of paper) titled "Ways We Find Peace Outside." Fill it with sketches, words, or lists of small rituals (a favorite bench, the sound of a specific bird, the way light hits a certain trail). ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

2️⃣Rest as a Canvas - Share a photo of a "rest scene", a place outdoors where you've sat without purpose, simply being. Then, describe it using only three sensory words (e.g., cool moss, distant chatter, slow breeze). No bird list required. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Your "Resting on the Flyway" options for engagement today are as follows: 1️⃣The Language of Feathers & Freedom - Write a short poem or haiku (5-7-5) inspired by a birding moment that moved you. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

🎙️Don't forget to give a listen to BirdNote Daily episode by Tasha Lawson, called "Harriet Tubman's Barred Owl Call".

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Whether it's a gull tracing the coastline, a tern returning to its summer nesting grounds, a warbler coming back to its breeding territory, a backyard cardinal showing up at dawn, or the simple peace of watching a hawk circle overhead, there is art in the act of coming home. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

“Flying home” isn’t just about birds following ancient pathways across the globe, it’s also about how we as Black people navigate our own journeys back to ourselves, our communities, and the natural spaces that nurture us. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

It's DAY 5 of #BlackBirdersWeek: The ART of Flying Home 🎨 🪽 Today, we celebrate the beauty of migration, return, and belonging. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Beautifully said @wiscobirder.bsky.social 💗Keep the bird joy comin' 😊

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Awww thank you for sharing this! That sounds like such a special moment💗Thank you for celebrating the week with us 😊👏🏾

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Thank you for sharing and thank you for your support @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social 💗

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

➡️Create a post, photo, video, or story based on your chosen topic(s). ➡️Share it on your social media platforms using the main hashtag #BlackBirdersWeek and tag @blackafinstem.bsky.social #BlackInNature #BirdingWhileBlack #RestingOnTheFlyway

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BlackAFinSTEM @blackafinstem.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

3️⃣Unplugged & Unbothered - Whether it's sitting on a bench without reaching for your binoculars or simply breathing under a tree, share one way you practice rest while birding. ➡️Pick any one or all topic(s) from today's menu that speaks to you—the one that sparks joy, curiosity, or inspiration. ⬇️⬇️

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