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DogMa
@drdogma.bsky.social
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In nature. Animals, anthroplogy, art, astronomy, and food (esp. cheese) make me happy. Willful ignorance makes me cranky. Health policy by day.
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drdogma.bsky.social
Yes, hello! Just planning out Thanksgiving feast. It wouldn't be complete without pumpkin pie! #sqrlpix #mammals #squirrels #thanksgiving 🦊🐿
A squirrel sits on a pumpkin. They are surrounded by fallen, brown leaves. A vrown fence with s knothole is in the background.
November 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
drdogma.bsky.social
Marvelous photos with insightful translation of sheepy thoughts. (top notch ALT!) Perfect way to start the weeks end.
dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · Nov 14
THREAD. A collection of photographs of excellent sheep I have met on walks.

You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
A morbidly inclined sheep, who likes to hang around in graveyards, detests parties and owns original pressings of the entire classic run of Leonard Cohen LPs from 1967-1974.
November 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
drdogma.bsky.social
Yes, hello! Am I too late for trick-or-treat? I heard you were giving out Reese's!
A young raccoon has it's front paws resting on the front step to a doorway. It is looking through the glass asking to come in.
November 3, 2025 at 2:42 AM
drdogma.bsky.social
a little surprising spark of joy from @davidzinn.bsky.social
(Just when i needed it)
A chalk drawing by artist david zinn. A cherubic winged piggy is pouring milk from a pitcher into the arms of happy googly-eyed green monster.
September 6, 2025 at 11:23 PM
drdogma.bsky.social
A relaxing swing in the warm summer sun is just the thing before beginning the long trip south.

#nationalhummingbirdday #birds #hummingbird #birdsky #naturephotography 🦉
A female ruby throated humming bird is perched on a swing. She is enjoying a warm late summer breeze and contemplating her upcoming travels south.
September 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
drdogma.bsky.social
Why, yes, we are regulars! Best dining this side of Loon Lake. The all you can eat buffet is not to be missed. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#birds #ducks #birdsky #birdphotography #nature 🦆🦉🌿
A mallard duck couple are pictured grazing on clover and birdseed.
June 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM
drdogma.bsky.social
Yes, hello! I hope you don't mind, but I rearranged the soil in the tomato pot again - had to throw some on the patio to accomodate the maple seeds I am storing for winter. Tomorrow, I'm planning to renovate the herb pots with seeds donated by the birds! Ta! #chipmunk #mammals #nature 🦊🌿
A chipmunk looks intently at the camera. They are perched on a brick near a patio pot. They have been digging in the tomatoes again.
June 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
drdogma.bsky.social
A lone lavender iris appeared among a patch of white irises. A mutant? Beautiful, but no idea where from. #bloomscrolling #iris #gardening #nature 🌿
Lavender bearded iris blooms under an aspen tree.
June 8, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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rohnertparkbirds.bsky.social
This photo of Anna's #Hummingbirds is from March 2024. I just sold a print of it 🎉. Taken in #RohnertPark, #California.

#birds #birdphotography #sonomacounty #m43
An Anna's hummingbird mom feeds its chick.
June 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
drdogma.bsky.social
Yes, hello! Thank you, i DID enjoy the herb salad served by this fine establishment. And yes, I know I am a furry little jackass, but i give no f*#ks! Hahahahaha you'll just plant more! #mammals #groundhogs #woodchucks #groundchuck #nature #gardening 🦊🌿
A fat, fuzzy brown groundhog looks over their shoulder. They are scurrying away to the cover of spruce trees after having been caught red pawed devouring all of the herbs growing in patio pots. They know they are a jerk, but cannot help it.  A patio pot of dill. An hour earlier it had been fluffy and robust lovingly nurtuted from seed, and ready to be harvested for a delicious sauce to accompany smoked, grilled salmon. Nothing remains but sad, denuded stems after a greedy groundhog devoured more than its share.  A patio pot of parsley. An hour earliet this was full of bright green, flavorful parsley ready to be harvested for a long planned delectable sauce for smoked, grilled salmon. There remain just a few frightened and fragile sprigs. Survivors of a voracious and greedy groundchuck.  
June 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
drdogma.bsky.social
Good evening, friend! It's a bit damp and chilly. Tucked myself up all cozy and warm. My peets are nice and toasty tucked under. Perhaps you could nudge that tray of seeds a wee bit closer, please? Thank you ever so much! #mourningdove #doveloaf #birds #birdsky #birdphotography #nature 🌿🦉
A mourning dove rests on a railing. Their feet are tucked up underneath them against the chilly damp evening.
June 2, 2025 at 1:02 AM
drdogma.bsky.social
Particularly lush spring in these parts. Cool weather and much rain for prolific, and long-lasting blossoms on the dogwood (cornus kousa) #bloomscrolling #flowers #photography #nature 🌿
A close-up of white dogwood blossoms.
May 18, 2025 at 12:03 AM
drdogma.bsky.social
Oh, hai! Yes, we are enjoying this buffet of sweet spring grass, dandelions, and clover. Thank you so much for keeping the mower in the shed! #bunnies #mammals #nomowmay #nature 🦊 🐇 🌿☘️
Two brown and grey rabbits are visible in deep green grass. They are nibbling dandelions and clover. Their ears are alert and they are looking at you.
May 11, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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rorythereddog.bsky.social
IT’S A CARROT NIGHT! 🥕
#DogsOfBlueSky
May 9, 2025 at 2:20 AM
drdogma.bsky.social
Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Merrill Singer, a pioneer in the field of critical med anthro. His outstanding work, activism, and generous collaboration on HIV, syndemics, public health, and more were influential to many working in the public sector. #medanthro #anthro #publichealth
Photograph of the incomparable Merrill Singer. He is wearing a blue and black shirt, and leaning on a filing cabinet in his office. He has an enormous smile.
May 5, 2025 at 1:58 AM
drdogma.bsky.social
Happy World Beaver Day to all who celebrate! #beaver #mammals #nature 🦫 🦊 🌿(Sound up!)
nwtrek.bsky.social Northwest Trek Wildlife Park @nwtrek.bsky.social · Apr 7
Biscuit break with Hudson for #WorldBeaverDay! 🦫
April 7, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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iaindwelch.bsky.social
Good night, lovely people and lovely dogs.
I hope that you have a really wonderful weekend.
March 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
drdogma.bsky.social
Pardon the interruption. I'm not sure you're aware. It's half past breakfast and the seed tray seems to be empty. Uh, not sure how that happened. The birds wanted me to tell you. Maybe some oilers? Thank you ever so much! #squirrels #sqrlpix #mammals 🦊 #nature 🌿
A squirrel sits on the tray of a bird feeder. Her face, a three-quarter view, is very close to the camera. She is looking at you.
March 1, 2025 at 4:31 AM
drdogma.bsky.social
'Tis fine.

#publichealth #episky #medsky #anthropology #medanthro
February 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
drdogma.bsky.social
Sweetie! Please accept this nugget of lard as a sincere token of my enduring affection for you. ♥️. #birds #birdsky #woodpecker #nature #valentine 🪶🦉🌿
A bird clings to a suet feeder. They have a white face and breast, black and white striped wings and tail and a bright red head. They are holding a nugget of suet in their beak.
February 15, 2025 at 3:02 AM
drdogma.bsky.social
Ever wonder how birds manage not to turn into little icebergs when they're hanging out on an icy branch or cable? Mama Nature is amazing! Thanks to @jencross.bsky.social for helping me learn something new today! #birds #birdsky 🌿🦉🪶
secondnaturemb.bsky.social Dr. Heather Hinam 🍁 🇨🇦 @secondnaturemb.bsky.social · Jan 18
I drew a diagram like this several years ago, but today's cold weather inspired me to upgrade it to something a bit more realistic. Have you ever wondered how birds don't lose all of their body heat through their legs? 🌿🪶 #SciArt
A diagram of a bird's leg and foot grasping a branch with a cut-away showing a tangle of veins and arteries running along the length of the leg. The text reads: The Rete Mirabile (the miracle net) Counter-current Heat Exchange Arteries and veins in the legs and feet of birds are a complicated net called a rete mirabile. As these tiny vessels pass close to each other, the heat from the warm arterial blood leaving the core passes into the cool venous blood going back into the body. By the time the arterial blood reaches the foot, it is just above freezing temperatures, reducing heat loss to the air. The returning blood is warmed back up, keeping the core temperature constant. This same system is why dog’s noses are cold. The image is by Heather Hinam of Second Nature Creative Interpretation.
February 12, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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langurlover.bsky.social
Listen to the lyrics. #RickAstley #Music #Hope

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWNQ...
Rick Astley - Never Gonna Stop (Official Video)
YouTube video by Rick Astley
www.youtube.com
February 10, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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davesadventures.bsky.social
A rare selfie shot of me doing what I do in my dogs eye! #BlueSkyArtShow #reflections #photography #EastCoastKin
a reflection of the photographer in his dog's eye
February 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
drdogma.bsky.social
Yoo hoo! Are you still serving breakfast? Traffic was just terrible this morning, and the commute in was SO slow. I hope the kitchen hasn't closed. Yoo hoo?! #bird #birds #titmouse #birdsky #birdphotography #nature 🪶🦉 🌿
A small bird, a tufted titmouse, with a white belly, blue-gray back and wing feathers, and a small feather tuft on their head sits on a feeder tray. Their head is tilted to one side. they are looking inquisitively into the camera.
February 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM