John Moore

Variegated Fritillary in a soybean field after harvest, November 2, 2025.

The large soybean field was harvested a few days ago, but along the edges some dandelions have survived low temperatures and are still attracting butterflies (variegated fritillary).

Gray tabby enjoys a tummy rub

Extra-special Quality Time today with Good Queen Swirly.

Sunny skies over a local patch of wildflowers.

Google Lens seems to think the yellow is some form of Bidens polylepis, but gave no guidance as to the white flowers accompanying it.

Just off one of the back roads in Central New Jersey, there was a field full of these yellow flowers. A few of them were naturally in an arrangement with the white ones.

Velvetleaf (aka Indian Mallow, Butterprint, or Buttonweed)

There's an area in our back yard that we've let grow with minimal trimming. Here's a wildflower I'd never seen before this afternoon. When I found out it's Velvetleaf, it wasn't a surprise also to learn that it's non-native and considered invasive.

Ipomoea pandurata, known as man of the earth, wild potato vine, manroot, wild sweet potato. Plentiful in the park where I walked this afternoon.

Ipomoea pandurata, seen while I was strolling in the park this afternoon.

This morning in our back yard. The Cicadas of August are out.

Once that had happened, I wrote to Mr. Lehrer with a copy of the paper and a letter asking if he had ever gotten in trouble for it.

He kindly wrote back, including a copy of the paper that had been published in Journal of SIAM in 1958, under a slightly different title. Nobody, he said, caught him.

Honeybee on oregano flower in our back yard

In our yard, we have lavender, oregano, and lots of volunteer catnip, all of which attract lots of bees.

Good Queen Swirly observes #caturday from the top of a cat tree.

So, it's okay for a cat to run away and hide under the bed when visitors come, but,
when I do it, it's "rude" and "antisocial."

French connection: Hunterdon cat makes international journey to reunite with owner The reunion was a heartwarming success, highlighting the dedication and compassion of Tabby's Place and its volunteers.

What a story - French connection: Hunterdon cat makes international journey to reunite with owner www.mycentraljersey.com/story/life/p... via @MyCentralJersey

A cat in the meatloaf position eyes the camera with her head slightly cocked to her left.

Senior cat Betty is content to watch the passing scene from her perch in this solarium. Betty lives at Tabby's Place.

#Cats #CatsofBluesky #TabbysPlace
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A tabby-and-white cat with a pink nose and wide eyes.

Suede (seen here) and his brother Cashmere are very close. They arrived together and naturally would like to stay together. Suede and Cashmere live at Tabby's Place.
#cats #catsofBluesky #TabbysPlace
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A tabby cat with green eyes looks into the camera while perched on a short stepladder.

Jamie is playful and charming. She has also been diagnosed with early kidney disease, and is one of the Advanced Needs cats who live at Tabby's Place. #Cats #CatsofBluesky #TabbysPlace www.tabbysplace.org/specially-ja...

A bunny in the snow. It won’t make anything right today, but maybe it will bring a smile.

#rabbits #bunnies #animals #photography #nature #wildlife

A green-eyed tabby cat holds a toy in her front paws and looks directly into the camera of a visitor.

This is Hazey, a senior lady cat who is still getting used to her new residence. She will receive understanding and space in a calm and low-stress environment for as long as she needs it. Hazey lives at Tabby's Place.
#Cats #CatsofBluesky #TabbysPlace
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A cat atop a cabinet bends down to peer into a shelf containing books.

Here's lovely Alessia displaying the curiosity that makes her such a Good Cat. Alessia lives at Tabby's Place. #cats #catsofbluesky #tabbysplace
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Pretty Penny has a clipped left ear, which tells me she was homeless at some point, but today she's welcome to make herself at home on my lap. Penny lives at Tabby's Place. #cats #catsofBluesky #TabbysPlace www.tabbysplace.org/wishing-well/

Hips is filling in at the front desk, although he doesn't look enthusiastic about it. If someone reads him the "Cat of the Month" story (in which he was one of those CotMs), that should help perk him up. Hips lives at Tabby's Place. #Cats #CatsofBlueSky www.tabbysplace.org/hipso-facto/

My hand is grasped by a tabby-and-white cat.

Here's Cleveland, who was ill with FIP, but is feeling much better lately. He enjoyed my attention, and I enjoyed visiting Cleveland this afternoon. Cleveland lives at Tabby's Place. tabbysplace.org #cats #catsofbluesky #TabbysPlace

A large tabby cat rests on a blanket with his front paws curled in front of him.

Laid-back Baby is diabetic, but through diet management has gone into remission. Baby lives at Tabby's Place.
#Cats #CatsofBluesky #TabbysPlace
www.tabbysplace.org/cat/3529/

A dark gray cat with some curl to its fur sits up and keeps both eyes on the photographer.

This is Cobalt, one of nearly 140 cats saved in a colony rescue this past summer. Cobalt lives at Tabby's Place.
#Cats #CatsofBluesky #TabbysPlace
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A white cat with dilated pupils is framed by a piece of cat furniture.

Pure white Lucy lives at Tabby's Place.
#Cats #CatsofBluesky #TabbysPlace
www.tabbysplace.org/cat/4533/

A mostly-white longhaired cat eyes the camera impassively while resting on a soft fleece blanket.

Beautiful longhaired Alessia was badly injured while protecting her kittens from a dog. She has since recovered, and now Alessia lives at Tabby's Place. www.tabbysplace.org/alessia-and-...
#Cats #CatsofBlueSky #TabbysPlace

Six-month old Bengal kitten in a crouch

With family for dinner today, including grand-cat Goose, who posed for a quick image.

Cat Clinging To Side Of Christmas Tree Admits That Was Extent Of Plan -The Onion

Cat Clinging To Side Of Christmas Tree Admits That Was Extent Of Plan
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Gray and white cat resting on blankets

Winona loves attention (up to a point) and will be happy to take her place on your lap. WInona lives at Tabby's Place. #cats #catsofbluesky #tabbysplace www.tabbysplace.org/wiknowna/
www.tabbysplace.org/cat/4149/

Cats are supposed to climb, just like their larger wild relatives. A cat who climbs is a Good Cat.