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The One True Kat
@theonetruekat.bsky.social
Biologist. Californian. Madly in love with nature. Always outside. Garden nerd. Cyclist. Big fan of informed democracy. Sheltering and supporting as many people as possible. She/her/y’all All photos mine unless credited.
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Since I have to reintroduce myself after the move:

I’m Kat. California biologist, currently in Davis. Herpetologist. 15 years in private consulting (utility and infrastructure), mostly as a field nerd, doing surveys for local flora/fauna and passing on whatever niche wisdom I can.

🦎🐸🐟🐻🦉🐝🐍🐢🌿
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Western Toad about in the rain 🌧️🌧️🌧️

Anaxyrus boreas

#toad #westerntoad #Anaxyrusboreas #herps
#Amphibians #nature #naturephotography #rain
November 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Methodology
November 18, 2025 at 9:47 AM
This is a very good Borb. 12/10
November 19, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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"On the morning of Nov. 10, researchers say they could hear the gathered excitement of the orcas on a hydrophone in Sunset Bay, Wash."

love that the whales had a family vacation
All southern resident killer whales gathered into ‘superpod’ south of Vancouver Island
The Orca Behavior Institute says it’s “thrilled” to have seen a southern resident killer whale superpod gather in the waters south of Vancouver Island last week.
cheknews.ca
November 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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This morning one of my kids asked what I wanted for the holidays.
I ended up thinking about last year’s thought on gifts.

I told them I’d love a little hand drawn coupon book with things like “Go for a bike ride” or “Build a project.”

Pretty sure that was the plan they were hoping for all along.
As “buy-stuff season” looms, skip the ear warmers and fancy headlight gifts for your cycling friends.

They already impulse bought those last week.

What do they really want?

You
On a bike
Riding with them

Because no gadget beats shared miles, bad jokes, and pretending hills aren’t that steep.
November 18, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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Back in Tennessee, and back to the usual. Here's a baby Cottonmouth I found today thanks to the higher than usual temperatures! #herps 🐍
November 19, 2025 at 1:51 AM
MOOD: Soggy Hawk in short pants. 🪶
November 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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We’ve got reality TV in the White House and reality TV journalism and I’m so tired
November 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Looking for what you can do to make you voice heard? This campaign is gaining traction.

The enablers have to feel it.

weaintbuyingit.com
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We Ain’t Buying It is an economic action and solidarity campaign designed to defend democracy and reclaim community power.
weaintbuyingit.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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license plate data merged with credit header data, marriage records, vehicle ownership, and voter registrations, in one app for ICE agents. oh and it sends push notifications when someone they're seeking is nearby.
🆒: www.404media.co/this-app-let...
This App Lets ICE Track Vehicles and Owners Across the Country
Material viewed by 404 Media shows data giant Thomson Reuters enriches license plate data with marriage, voter, and ownership records. The tool can predict where a car may be in the future.
www.404media.co
November 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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wake up babe, new units of measurement just dropped www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/s...
November 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
“Zoom meetings”
November 17, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Start your day with a judgmental blackbird. 🪶
November 17, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Fam, caring for someone with dementia is a daily struggle. Doing it without a strong support system is infinitely harder.
November 17, 2025 at 9:10 AM
#SundaySnakes is here with some serpent side-eye. #herps
November 16, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I think Bart and I are going to be very happy together. All hail the sourdough starter! Baking season is on!
November 16, 2025 at 6:04 PM
He has RISEN! Hail, Bartholomew!
November 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Scored some sourdough starter from a neighbor and now the cult of Bartholemew has a new chapter. 🥖
November 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The human condition, summed up.
Breakfast queso from the local taco truck. 😋

For when you're here for a GOOD time,
just not necessarily for a LONG time.
November 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Please enjoy a chonky chorus frog on a chilly morning. #herps
November 15, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Just two kite ladies having a wild Friday night and airing it out… 🪶
November 15, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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November 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Sexy slug season is upon us. #inverts
November 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
If I could only pick one day to make a new national holiday…..
Aww, man, I missed Exploding Whale Day! Gonna go watch the video now and laugh.

Here it is for people who don't want to search:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6CL...

Love the commentary:

"Whee, look at all of that! Ahaha..."

"AAAAHHHH...UGH....OWWWW!"
The Exploding Whale: An infamous moment in Oregon history creates a strangely beloved icon
YouTube video by KATU News
www.youtube.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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crazy

IG em_clarkson
November 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM