Erin J
@fourfootedbeasts.bsky.social
An assemblage of birds, cats, trees, archives, and 17th century organs. Basil Mott Nemesis.
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Erin J
@fourfootedbeasts.bsky.social
· Jan 4
Here they are: the books of 2025!
I just finished this and it's such a lively, compelling telling. Grimbart won my heart tho (sorry, Reynard).
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November 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I just finished this and it's such a lively, compelling telling. Grimbart won my heart tho (sorry, Reynard).
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the great Norwegian writer Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, and seagull
November 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
the great Norwegian writer Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, and seagull
@earlymodernmel.bsky.social has been throwing little paper bird gliders for the cats while I am away. They do not appreciate her enough.
November 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
@earlymodernmel.bsky.social has been throwing little paper bird gliders for the cats while I am away. They do not appreciate her enough.
Weekend it's my weekend and I appear to be recovering from the plague at last!
November 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Weekend it's my weekend and I appear to be recovering from the plague at last!
Sorry, just finding out about the reciprocal museum workers list and what do you mean I can visit Kew Gardens for free??
November 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Sorry, just finding out about the reciprocal museum workers list and what do you mean I can visit Kew Gardens for free??
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I reckon you can learn a lot about the atmosphere in various Oxford colleges by looking at what they choose to name their cats (courtesy of @oxfordclarion.bsky.social ). We should all aspire to the energy of a Teabag, Isambard Kitten Brunel, or an Admiral Flapjack
oxfordclarion.uk/college-cats...
oxfordclarion.uk/college-cats...
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I reckon you can learn a lot about the atmosphere in various Oxford colleges by looking at what they choose to name their cats (courtesy of @oxfordclarion.bsky.social ). We should all aspire to the energy of a Teabag, Isambard Kitten Brunel, or an Admiral Flapjack
oxfordclarion.uk/college-cats...
oxfordclarion.uk/college-cats...
A land of contrasts.
November 21, 2025 at 11:38 AM
A land of contrasts.
I've been using my lunch hours to work my way systematically thru the museum, starting with gallery 1. I've made it to gallery 6 and now's the time to start sharing the photo catalogue of Beautifully Weird Museum Stuff I've been amassing on my phone.
November 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I've been using my lunch hours to work my way systematically thru the museum, starting with gallery 1. I've made it to gallery 6 and now's the time to start sharing the photo catalogue of Beautifully Weird Museum Stuff I've been amassing on my phone.
Lucy has now abruptly decided @earlymodernmel.bsky.social is her bff.
Lucy, meanwhile, has decide to adopt the approach of suspicious staring.
November 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Lucy has now abruptly decided @earlymodernmel.bsky.social is her bff.
Two week update: Cynthia cat has trained @earlymodernmel.bsky.social into picking her up any time she demands.
The other main thing is that @earlymodernmel.bsky.social is our new flatmate and the cats show her exactly as much respect as they show me.
We've moved house and the main thing is that the cats now have Big Windows.
November 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Two week update: Cynthia cat has trained @earlymodernmel.bsky.social into picking her up any time she demands.
Resisting the urge to wake up @earlymodernmel.bsky.social and tell her about the birbs.
I've been waking up early to write and there is BIRDSONG at the new flat.
November 16, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Resisting the urge to wake up @earlymodernmel.bsky.social and tell her about the birbs.
I've been waking up early to write and there is BIRDSONG at the new flat.
November 16, 2025 at 6:54 AM
I've been waking up early to write and there is BIRDSONG at the new flat.
The other main thing is that @earlymodernmel.bsky.social is our new flatmate and the cats show her exactly as much respect as they show me.
We've moved house and the main thing is that the cats now have Big Windows.
November 7, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The other main thing is that @earlymodernmel.bsky.social is our new flatmate and the cats show her exactly as much respect as they show me.
We've moved house and the main thing is that the cats now have Big Windows.
November 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
We've moved house and the main thing is that the cats now have Big Windows.
Go to work on an egg.
GO TO WORK ON AN EGG.
GO TO WORK ON AN EGG.
October 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Go to work on an egg.
GO TO WORK ON AN EGG.
GO TO WORK ON AN EGG.
Made it exactly 0 full days in my new job before telling everyone about the cats.
October 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Made it exactly 0 full days in my new job before telling everyone about the cats.
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Honk if you’re excited about GooseFest!
The festivities officially kick off tomorrow, so whether you’re joining an event or just want to see the geese, pop into our Montrose Basin Visitor Centre and say hello 👋
More info 🔗 buff.ly/xwIMb0b
📷 Ron Mitchell
#BirdingScotland #UKWildlife
The festivities officially kick off tomorrow, so whether you’re joining an event or just want to see the geese, pop into our Montrose Basin Visitor Centre and say hello 👋
More info 🔗 buff.ly/xwIMb0b
📷 Ron Mitchell
#BirdingScotland #UKWildlife
September 30, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Honk if you’re excited about GooseFest!
The festivities officially kick off tomorrow, so whether you’re joining an event or just want to see the geese, pop into our Montrose Basin Visitor Centre and say hello 👋
More info 🔗 buff.ly/xwIMb0b
📷 Ron Mitchell
#BirdingScotland #UKWildlife
The festivities officially kick off tomorrow, so whether you’re joining an event or just want to see the geese, pop into our Montrose Basin Visitor Centre and say hello 👋
More info 🔗 buff.ly/xwIMb0b
📷 Ron Mitchell
#BirdingScotland #UKWildlife
It hasn't felt entirely real but...I'm starting my museum job on Monday!!
September 30, 2025 at 11:39 AM
It hasn't felt entirely real but...I'm starting my museum job on Monday!!
Also in Farm News: I strongly recommend getting a ticket for the screening of Sheep, Actually: www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/cut...
The Cutty Sark Wool Experience
Join us on board Cutty Sark for a unique evening that brings together the worlds of agriculture and creativity through film, history and live music
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September 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Also in Farm News: I strongly recommend getting a ticket for the screening of Sheep, Actually: www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/cut...
Also I was putting the ducks and geese to bed and my BGF (Best Goose Forever) refused to go to bed. Just stood there, honking away at me.
September 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Also I was putting the ducks and geese to bed and my BGF (Best Goose Forever) refused to go to bed. Just stood there, honking away at me.
Farm is improving my vegetable knowledge. Today I got offered that most British of vegetables, the Manglewurzel.
September 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Farm is improving my vegetable knowledge. Today I got offered that most British of vegetables, the Manglewurzel.
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KNOW YOUR PINKIES!
Swot up on your pink-footed geese knowledge ahead of GooseFest with our handy ID guide below.
📷 D McNab
🔈 Peter Stronach, XC611208. Accessible at buff.ly/Izp3hUd
Swot up on your pink-footed geese knowledge ahead of GooseFest with our handy ID guide below.
📷 D McNab
🔈 Peter Stronach, XC611208. Accessible at buff.ly/Izp3hUd
September 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
KNOW YOUR PINKIES!
Swot up on your pink-footed geese knowledge ahead of GooseFest with our handy ID guide below.
📷 D McNab
🔈 Peter Stronach, XC611208. Accessible at buff.ly/Izp3hUd
Swot up on your pink-footed geese knowledge ahead of GooseFest with our handy ID guide below.
📷 D McNab
🔈 Peter Stronach, XC611208. Accessible at buff.ly/Izp3hUd
Yesterday I met the FARM WORMS.
September 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Yesterday I met the FARM WORMS.
Happy autumnal equinox, pals! Hoping for a season of resting and care for everyone. Especially these days. 🧡
September 22, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Happy autumnal equinox, pals! Hoping for a season of resting and care for everyone. Especially these days. 🧡