Queen Kinglet
@queenkinglet.bsky.social
she/her
That weird lady who talks to the neighbourhood ravens. Member of Ottawa neo-folk band Catbird.
That weird lady who talks to the neighbourhood ravens. Member of Ottawa neo-folk band Catbird.
The dog and I got to watch two ravens harassing a red-tailed hawk in the woods this morning, so my day hit an early high.
December 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The dog and I got to watch two ravens harassing a red-tailed hawk in the woods this morning, so my day hit an early high.
"I'm not really hungry, but maybe just a little nibble." ~ some beaver
November 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
"I'm not really hungry, but maybe just a little nibble." ~ some beaver
Debuting a new song at open mic tonight!
October 28, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Debuting a new song at open mic tonight!
Just received a Christmas card in the mail. [Checks calendar: still October]. Meh, what is time, anyway? 🤷♀️
October 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Just received a Christmas card in the mail. [Checks calendar: still October]. Meh, what is time, anyway? 🤷♀️
I am a responsible knitter who swatches properly.
(Repeat until true)
(Repeat until true)
September 21, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I am a responsible knitter who swatches properly.
(Repeat until true)
(Repeat until true)
Had a blast performing at Shanks and McCranks this afternoon. Thanks to all who came out to enjoy great music and support the Parkdale Food Centre! And special thanks to @shocktheshanker.bsky.social for inviting Catbird 🐦 to join the fun
September 7, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Had a blast performing at Shanks and McCranks this afternoon. Thanks to all who came out to enjoy great music and support the Parkdale Food Centre! And special thanks to @shocktheshanker.bsky.social for inviting Catbird 🐦 to join the fun
Catbird is packing our kit for this afternoon's show. Join us for Shanks at McCranks Street Party and Music Festival on McCormick Street, Ottawa. The fun starts at 2:00!
September 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Catbird is packing our kit for this afternoon's show. Join us for Shanks at McCranks Street Party and Music Festival on McCormick Street, Ottawa. The fun starts at 2:00!
Looks like I'm learning to play lap steel guitar! And yes, I do need a cheat cheat
August 31, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Looks like I'm learning to play lap steel guitar! And yes, I do need a cheat cheat
We interrupted band practice for some kazoo lessons, because not all of us are natural musicians.
August 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
We interrupted band practice for some kazoo lessons, because not all of us are natural musicians.
Ottawa's coolest cryptid: this Sasquatch supports the Parkdale Food Centre, cycling, and the local music scene. Wanna be cool like Sasquatch? Check out Shanks at McCranks Street Party and Music Festival, Sunday, September 7
August 27, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Ottawa's coolest cryptid: this Sasquatch supports the Parkdale Food Centre, cycling, and the local music scene. Wanna be cool like Sasquatch? Check out Shanks at McCranks Street Party and Music Festival, Sunday, September 7
I left my house intending to give away yarn--which I did--but somehow I came home with even more yarn. It's the circle of stash.
August 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I left my house intending to give away yarn--which I did--but somehow I came home with even more yarn. It's the circle of stash.
At the dentist today, which means this song is on repeat in my head
youtu.be/lXbQwJjC688?...
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"Dentist!" - A song from a dark comedy-musical "Little Shop Of Horrors" with lyrics embedded...
YouTube video by Coal Nete
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August 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
At the dentist today, which means this song is on repeat in my head
youtu.be/lXbQwJjC688?...
youtu.be/lXbQwJjC688?...
Postponing tonight's Catbird_band practice due to brain fatigue. We've got some cool stuff coming up, though, including Shanks at McCranks on September 7. Great music for a good cause = fun for one and all!
August 13, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Postponing tonight's Catbird_band practice due to brain fatigue. We've got some cool stuff coming up, though, including Shanks at McCranks on September 7. Great music for a good cause = fun for one and all!
This heat wave is turning the dog and I into subterranean creatures during the day. I'm beginning to think 2025 could be the start of the Morlocks/Eloi timeline.
August 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
This heat wave is turning the dog and I into subterranean creatures during the day. I'm beginning to think 2025 could be the start of the Morlocks/Eloi timeline.
Ruby-crowned kinglets may not have the prettiest song in the bird kingdom, but they definitely do the best impression of an angry cartoon tea kettle.
April 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Ruby-crowned kinglets may not have the prettiest song in the bird kingdom, but they definitely do the best impression of an angry cartoon tea kettle.
Happy birthday to the Squirrel Master General, aka Old Man Eyebrows, aka Triangle Dog, aka Flufferaw Joe, aka...
Whatever name we call you by, you're always our perfect boy.
Whatever name we call you by, you're always our perfect boy.
March 30, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Happy birthday to the Squirrel Master General, aka Old Man Eyebrows, aka Triangle Dog, aka Flufferaw Joe, aka...
Whatever name we call you by, you're always our perfect boy.
Whatever name we call you by, you're always our perfect boy.
Hey Ottawa, you know what's fun? Live music! Join Catbird and Tulips & Devilships for some quirky, folky Canadiana on Saturday, April 5 @ Meow That's Hot
March 28, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Hey Ottawa, you know what's fun? Live music! Join Catbird and Tulips & Devilships for some quirky, folky Canadiana on Saturday, April 5 @ Meow That's Hot
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Now more than ever.
February 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Now more than ever.
An unexpected owl encounter is a great start to the day. Barred Owl, Ottawa
January 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
An unexpected owl encounter is a great start to the day. Barred Owl, Ottawa
It's 9:00 am and I've already made up three songs about my dog, so productivity = high.
December 11, 2024 at 2:24 PM
It's 9:00 am and I've already made up three songs about my dog, so productivity = high.
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I think I like it here. The people seem to believe in oldfangled concepts like science and basic human rights.
November 23, 2024 at 12:23 AM
I think I like it here. The people seem to believe in oldfangled concepts like science and basic human rights.