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Catherine
@mistymaple.bsky.social
Love animals/nature
Avid reader/love to walk
I care about the planet
Happily retired/vegan
Enjoy growing plants and creating art
No dms
"Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more."
Melody Beattie

Happy day to all!
November 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Parrots are such beautiful and interesting birds. They are intelligent and loving.

PARROT TALK artpal.com/rcnrvbnd
November 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Western South Africa Sees Leopards Returning to Ancestral Habitat After 170 Years www.goodnewsnetwork.org/western-sout...
Western South Africa Sees Leopards Returning to Ancestral Habitat After 170 Years
A shift in project focus to human-wildlife coexistence rather than just focusing on providing protection to reserves, has been key.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A nice poem that I found by Kath Drew:
Copper fox on the run, is it food or is it fun?
Nightly searching far and wide, head and body full of pride.
Nocturnal hunting almost done, home before the morning sun.

WINTER FOX artpal.com/rcnrvbnd
November 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Sending a lovely day to all with my colorful rabbit print!

BUN BUN artpal.com/rcnrvbnd
November 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Birds Feast on Sunflower Seeds in Perfect Autumnal Scene Captured From Kitchen Window www.goodnewsnetwork.org/birds-feast-...
Birds Feast on Sunflower Seeds in Perfect Autumnal Scene Captured From Kitchen Window
Stunning pictures from England show hungry birds feasting on sunflower seeds in a gorgeous autumn scene, snapped by Andrew Fusek Peters.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
November 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Dog ‘Remarkably Unscathed’ After Plunging 100ft Down Cliff Face After a Team Rescue www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dog-remarkab...
Dog ‘Remarkably Unscathed’ After Plunging 100ft Down Cliff Face After a Team Rescue
A pet collie was left "remarkably unscathed" after plunging 100ft down a rocky cliff face in Scotland, after a Coast Guard crew rescue.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
November 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Polar Bear Gleefully Eating a 1,400-Pound Pumpkin Donated for His Dinner iS a Sight to Behold www.goodnewsnetwork.org/polar-bear-g...
Polar Bear Gleefully Eating a 1,400-Pound Pumpkin Donated for His Dinner iS a Sight to Behold
Photos released by the habitat show Henry in something of a food coma after smashing around a third of the pumpkin in one sitting.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
A fairy tale illustration.
AUTUMN FOREST artpal.com/rcnrvbnd
November 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Bionic Arms Enable Mushrooms to Create Music Using Their Own Energy (LISTEN) www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bionic-arms-...
Bionic Arms Enable Mushrooms to Create Music Using Their Own Energy (LISTEN)
Translating their bioelectrical signals into movements of the arms, the mushrooms begin to jam out on keyboards and drum machines.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
November 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Miracle Recovery for World’s Rarest and Strangest Deer – Just 39 Became 8,200 www.goodnewsnetwork.org/miracle-reco...
Miracle Recovery for World’s Rarest and Strangest Deer – Just 39 Became 8,200
Today, all of the thousands of deer that roam Chinese reserves are descended from Duke Russel's herd.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
November 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
A windy day here in Minnesota, so I thought I would post a reminder of Summer's grace.

BALLET ARTIST artpal.com/rcnrvbnd
November 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Greetings to all...we came across this trio of raccoons at the river's edge while traveling through the forest.
November 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
"Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers at night can become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright."
The Wolfman (1941 movie)

Happy Halloween to all!
October 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
A couple of trick-or-treaters!🙂🦝

KOOKY artpal.com/rcnrvbnd
October 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The Nature Conservancy adds over 12,000 acres to its conservation efforts in northern Minnesota www.wdio.com/weather-news...
The Nature Conservancy adds over 12,000 acres to its conservation efforts in northern Minnesota
With its largest land acquisition in 25 years, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has permanently protected 12,271 acres in northern Minnesota.
www.wdio.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Comedy Wildlife Contest Unveils Wonderful Photo Finalists to Make Everyone Smile www.goodnewsnetwork.org/comedy-wildl...
Comedy Wildlife Contest Unveils Wonderful Photo Finalists to Make Everyone Smile
The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards just released their annual finalists. Here are our favorites with the highest potential for chuckles.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
October 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Hi all! A colorful print for the start of the new week.

ZEBRA FANTASY artpal.com/rcnrvbnd
October 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A charming elephant print!

ELLIES DAY artpal.com/rcnrvbnd
October 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
A shy afternoon visitor.
October 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
An ethereal visitation?
October 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
October 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Have a great day Bluesky people.....a visiting red squirrel enjoying some oats.
October 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Tree hole made by Pileated Woodpecker searching for grubs.
October 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM