phibetacat.bsky.social
@phibetacat.bsky.social
Cats, birds, Shakespeare, Boston Red Sox, lifelong Democrat, and defender of the Oxford comma
Here's my contribution for #TwoOfaKind on #BirdOfTheDay: Bald Eagles and Tundra Swans in Southern Maryland.
January 18, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Hang in there, Chickie! #birdsofbluesky
January 17, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Here's an Osprey sitting on its #perfectperch overlooking the Patuxent River in Benedict, Maryland. Counting the days til these magnificent birds return from their winter break down south. #BirdOfTheDay #birdsofbluesky
January 17, 2026 at 1:12 PM
🦉 A Dark-Eyed Junco looking dignified in its gray ensemble. #birdsofbluesky
December 30, 2025 at 2:02 AM
It's #NationalRobinDay -- let's give a shout-out to these noisy and colorful guys. #birdsofbluesky
December 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Shakespeare Gingerbread Cookies are Bardelicious. @folger.edu
December 21, 2025 at 11:38 AM
#birdoftheday #groups

The lake near my local library attracts Canada Geese and Mallards year-round. The Hooded Mergansers and Ring-Necked Ducks are winter visitors. (Southern Maryland)
December 18, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Moi lubs mine Cwismas twee. #catsofbluesky
December 15, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Great Egrets at Flags Pond Nature Park, Lusby, Maryland

#birdoftheday #heronsandegrets
December 15, 2025 at 12:33 AM
🦉 A welcome sight at my feeder today, a colorful Pine Warbler. (Southern Maryland) #birdsofbluesky
December 15, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Victorian Christmas last weekend at the historic Dr. Samuel Mudd House, Waldorf, MD #CivilWar
December 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
🦉 Snow days are perfect for birding. (Southern Maryland)
#birdsofbluesky
December 5, 2025 at 9:45 PM
This is one tree that Rocky is allowed on. 😹 #catsofbluesky
December 4, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Annapolis on a rainy day...this old colonial town is looking festive in her Christmas decor.
December 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
🦉 Canada Geese get a bad rap for their prolific pooping, but I must admit, they are a handsome bird. (Southern Maryland) #birdsofbluesky
December 2, 2025 at 3:55 AM
🦉 Northern Mockingbird in shades of blue and gray (Southern Maryland)
#birdsofbluesky
November 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM
#birdoftheday #round

This round little butterball visited my backyard feeder.
November 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Rocky's taking a quick cat nap so that he's at peak watching mode for #TheAmericanRevolution
#catsofbluesky
November 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
🦉 Here's a White-Breasted Nuthatch striking its signature pose today in Southern Maryland. #birdsofbluesky
November 15, 2025 at 11:56 PM
🦉 American Robin showing off its autumn colors. #birdsofbluesky

(Southern Maryland)
November 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I hope this Great Blue Heron qualifies for #birdoftheday #oddangles

(Smallwood State Park, Marbury, Maryland)
October 30, 2025 at 11:56 PM
🦉 White-Throated Sparrows are Masters of Disguise. (Southern Maryland) #birdsofbluesky
October 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Rocky says, "Yay, it's National Cat Daaaaaaaaaaay!" #catsofbluesky
October 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM
🦉 It's always a treat when the Cedar Waxwings are passing through. (Southern Maryland)
October 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
October 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM