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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Have some outdoor sunshine, with love from me and Warwickshire County Council and their outdoor spaces. Xx

White and yellow Water lilies on a lake with trees reflected on the water on a sunny day.

CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I used to do a cover version...it went like this: My girl Mollie-pop, you make my heart go giddy-up, you are as sweet as candy, you're my sugar dandy, my girl Mollie-pop..... This was often sung to my sweet little legend, Mollie. 🐈‍⬛

Gorgeous little black cat staring into the camera.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Thank you, Ichabod and well done on getting your annual vaccinations. Parker had his annual visit on Thursday and happily got a good clean bill of health. He has been sleeping off the excitement ever since.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Well, my physiotherapist has instructed me to limit walking to no more than a mile every other day. Ooops, I danced more than a mile to the Utah Saints set at Infest in Manchester last night. Such a joyous and uplifting party atmosphere. Not great for my body, but did wonders for my soul. 😊😎

2 band members on stage thanking the audience.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Definite Strawberry Switchblade vibes going on there. 😸

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Wonderful choice. Here is a rubbish picture of Nik Fiend from 2013 in Germany. I fairness, I was far too busy bouncing about to the music to take any decent pictures.

Man with skull-like face, in a hat, under a green stage light singing into a microphone whilst holding a beer in his other hand.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Thank you for explaining what's happening here. I took a similar picture on Saturday. Now I see what's going on. (Excuse the poor quality. My wildlife photos are on laptop not linked to Social Media, internet etc. so took a snap of the picture with my phone).

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Thank you for running this Top 20. I am so pleased you got to see the Fields. This is one of the pictures I took of Carl in 2013 at Amphi Festival in Germany. Xx

Carl McCoy on stage with a microphone and red background.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Parker, trying to catch up on his sleep in a shaded part of the garden this morning. 37°C recorded on the temperature guage in the garden earlier.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

It would have been this little lady's 14th birthday today. Here are some early sweet pea flowers next to a picture of Mollie, who went for her long sleep in 2024. Now I'm just waiting for Mollie's brother to grace us with his presence, so he can open his birthday treats........ *yawn*......😸

Photo of black kitten next to black vase with purple and lilac sweet pea flowers.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

There is always one who likes to hog the pool and ruin it for everyone else. 😉 Pigeon cooling down in our make-shift bird bath.

Pigeon with eyes closed, sitting in a shallow tray of water on a hot and sunny morning.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Parker is still sleeping, but he gave an affirmative grunt, so I guess he's in. 😸

Black cat with closed eyes, nearly asleep on a red blanket.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Beautiful day. Spring is my favourite time of year. Wishing love and peace to you all.

Two spring lambs sitting on the grass looking towards the camera (picture taken in Goldcliff, Newport, South Wales on 31.3.26).

Bright blue and yellow Blue Tit sitting on a tree branch. (Picture taken in Wychbold, Worcestershire - 3.4.26).

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

They can dance to this at the celebrations later.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

The sun has sprinkled its magic rays today. Celebrated by making a cake. 😎

Long-tailed tit bird sitting on a branch.

The first daffodil flowering in a flower tub, in my garden.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Parker definitely loves me. He brought in a dead mouse this evening. Lovely surprise for me whist eating. 😱 Poor mouse 🙁.

Black cat with black shiny paw beans, asleep on a grey sofa and head resting on a grey throw over. Possibly dreaming of mice and ungrateful hoomans.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Parker is ready to help with a 'claws out' campaign.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

So, another week of stupid from the usual suspects. Here is this week's timeline cleanse.

Trees and shrubs in the garden, with colourful green and yellow leaves and bright red berries.

Jackdaw bird standing proudly on a shed roof in the garden.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Well, it's been a busy week for rich people in power saying or doing stupid things, so here are some timeline cleansers.

Wooden carving of an owl, with snow on its head. Looks a bit like a judge's wig.

Sunrise on a chilly morning. Orange horizon fading into grey/blue sky.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Parker would like to be considered for an environmental role, such as nature and wildlife.

Handsome black cat in a greenhouse, on a sunny day, sitting upright and looking into the camera.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

This year, I've decided that every time a rich idiot in power does or says something stupid I'm going to counteract that stupid with a picture of something precious and real from nature. Think of it as a perpetual time-line cleanse. I think it will be a busy year. Today it's a robin in my garden.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

I took this picture from my kitchen window this October. I thought the Nuthatch was passing through. However, they are a pair of Nuthatches who come daily for their sunflowers. I have upgraded the feeders and they now have a choice of nuts and seeds. It's like an all-inclusive bird buffet out there.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

I'm watching one of these right now. We have a pair who are daily visitors to our bird feeder and I have become very attached and protective towards them. They love the black sunflower seeds.

Nuthatch upside-down eating from bird feeder.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Tidying up the garden, planting spring bulbs, drying and storing the daliah tubers and putting the delicate plants in the greenhouse to protect from winter frosts. Parker has been supervising and judging the quality of my work and I expect a critical end-of-year review. A Dreamie bribe should help 😼

Black cat stretched out on covered garden furniture in the Autumn sunshine

Handsome black cat sitting inside the greenhouse, looking into the camera.

Silhouette of a cat inside a greenhouse looking up at the birds on the fence and flying around outside.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

I think it's a good idea if you help Remy. Mollie helped me with the wrapping once and it was very successful

Black cat rolling on the floor in blue, torn Christmas wrapping paper.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Donny looks like my Parker. Parker was brother to Mollie, but he is now our only cat. Parker likes ham too. :) Here he is sticking his tongue out.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

I had goldfinch group visit my garden today. They seemed to have arrived with a coal tit and amazingly, two nuthatches who spent an couple of hours coming backwards and forwards to the bird feeders (especially enjoying the black sunflower seeds). I've never seen a nuthatch so close so it was a joy.

Nuthatch bird with blue/grey back and wings and pale peach coloured underbody. Bird is hanging from metal bird feeder and eating sunflower seeds.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

I loved Mirrors. I saw them at Godiva Festival, Coventry in 2011 and was instantly hooked. Such a shame they split up.

4 men on stage with various synthersizers.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

A year ago today this little lady, Mollie passed away. Mollie-Pops was a sweet, gentle soul who I met when volunteering at a cat rescue. I fell for her the minute I saw her - there was something magical about her. Happily, I brought Mollie and her brother home. It was the best thing I ever did.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

A few pictures from yesterday as the garden starts to fall asleep for winter, oh and the obligatory black cat, of course.

The last of this year's sweet peas in shades of pinks and purples in a slim black vase against pale green coloured wall.

Black cat rolling around on grey garden sofa

The summer flowers in the garden and black cat staring at the camera

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

I'm in North Worcestershire (UK). This is Parker, now my only cat. I remember his sister, Mollie who died last October. I also remember and celebrate: Bonnie. Charlie, Sophie, Clyde, Battlecat and Widgy.

Black cat sat in front of purple flowers

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Just back from Birmingham. Lots of people out paying their respects to the late Ozzy Osbourne.

Black Sabbath Murial created in Navigation Street, Birmingham in June 2025.

Black Sabbath Bridge with flowers and tributes.

Black Sabbath Murial created in Navigation Street, Birmingham in June 2025 with flowers and tributes for Ozzy Osbourne.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

The bronze bull in Birmingham clearly trying to disguise himself to avoid the usual snout rubs. I may just give his nose a rub this afternoon if I pass by. 😜

Large bronze bull statue dressed in white beard and Father Christmas costume.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

RIP and out of pain, Ozzy Osbourne. I think the bench on the other side of these railings will be full of flowers and messages when I go past tomorrow. 🖤

Black Sabbath Bridge over the canal on Broad Street, Birmingham. There is a bench with cut-outs of the band, Black Sabbath, on the other side of the bridge railings.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Parker blowing raspberries at his birthday card. Unfortunately, this is the first birthday without his twin sister, so a happy, but sad day too. However, Parker did enjoy his tuna birthday cake 🎂and a giant pack of Dreamies. 😻

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

A sad day for me and Industrial and EBM music. Douglas McCarthy of #NitzerEbb and Fixmer McCarthy died yesterday. The last time I saw him was at #Infestuk in Bradford in 2019. It turned out to be my favourite Nitzer Ebb gig. Cheers for the top tunes geezer. Now rest in peace.

Douglas McCarthy and Bon Harris on stage together at Infest 2019

Douglas McCarthy on stage at Infest 2019

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Thank you for solving a mystery. We were wondering what was growing (self-seeded) with the Forget-me-nots in our garden. Now we know it is a wild Geranium. I hope yours is as lovely as the one nature gifted to us.

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Ears up and claws out from your friends across the pond. Xx

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CattleBat @cattlebat.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Good morning from Lancashire North West (temporarily)

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