# Angela Schumpert on Backyard Birds and Building The Flock

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Podcast: [The Spark Bird Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-spark-bird-podcast-7244275)
Published: 2026-02-27T08:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2310

## Resource

In this episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome Angela Schumpert, also known as The Berd Nird! What began as casual backyard birding turned into a moment that sent her reaching for her first field guide. Drawing on her background in the Air Force and law enforcement investigation, Angela shares how attention to detail, patience and observation naturally translate from her career into the art and joy of building The Flock. Links & Resources from This Episode 🦜 Join Angela's online birding community, The Flock , for meetups, contests, and birding trips! 🌿 Learn more about Angela and explore her resources at her website, The Berd Nird . 📸 Follow Angela's birding adventures and humor on Instagram @the_berd_nird . 🎥 Watch more of her content on TikTok at @berdnird4 ▶️ Subscribe to her YouTube channel, @theberdnird . 👍 Connect with Angela on Facebook. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski

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