Jonathan Ley
@jonathanley.bsky.social
Daily posts of my own photos of nature, wildlife, travel and other odds and ends from the US Pacific Northwest and beyond. It'll be a mix of new images, and those from the past couple decades of exploring our world. Blog at: www.phlumf.com
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Jonathan Ley
@jonathanley.bsky.social
· Feb 7
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Just a simple photo of some Oregon Grape from the other day's hike through the Tillamook State Forest in Oregon's coast range.
#oregon #oregongrape #naturephotography #landscapephotography
#oregon #oregongrape #naturephotography #landscapephotography
August 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Just a simple photo of some Oregon Grape from the other day's hike through the Tillamook State Forest in Oregon's coast range.
#oregon #oregongrape #naturephotography #landscapephotography
#oregon #oregongrape #naturephotography #landscapephotography
This is a juvenile Pacific Wren I watched for a while yesterday. Its parents stopped by with a mouthful of bugs at one point.
#bird #birdphotography #pacificwren #wren
#bird #birdphotography #pacificwren #wren
August 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
This is a juvenile Pacific Wren I watched for a while yesterday. Its parents stopped by with a mouthful of bugs at one point.
#bird #birdphotography #pacificwren #wren
#bird #birdphotography #pacificwren #wren
A view of the Milky Way over Shadow Lake, in the heart of the Wind River mountains of Wyoming. Wish I was there now... in a galaxy far far away.
#landscapephotography #windriver #nightphotography #stars #milkyway
#landscapephotography #windriver #nightphotography #stars #milkyway
August 1, 2025 at 3:25 AM
A view of the Milky Way over Shadow Lake, in the heart of the Wind River mountains of Wyoming. Wish I was there now... in a galaxy far far away.
#landscapephotography #windriver #nightphotography #stars #milkyway
#landscapephotography #windriver #nightphotography #stars #milkyway
I encountered this Yellow-bellied Marmot high in the alpine tundra of the Wind River Mountains.
#wildlifephotography #windriver #marmot #naturephotography
#wildlifephotography #windriver #marmot #naturephotography
July 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I encountered this Yellow-bellied Marmot high in the alpine tundra of the Wind River Mountains.
#wildlifephotography #windriver #marmot #naturephotography
#wildlifephotography #windriver #marmot #naturephotography
The Black Rosy-Finch is a enigmatic denizen of the central Rocky Mountains. It's one of the least-studied songbirds in North America, as it breeds in rocky boulder fields and cliffs well above the tree line. This one was molting, giving it a disheveled look.
#bird #birdphotography #blackrosyfinch
#bird #birdphotography #blackrosyfinch
July 29, 2025 at 3:12 AM
The Black Rosy-Finch is a enigmatic denizen of the central Rocky Mountains. It's one of the least-studied songbirds in North America, as it breeds in rocky boulder fields and cliffs well above the tree line. This one was molting, giving it a disheveled look.
#bird #birdphotography #blackrosyfinch
#bird #birdphotography #blackrosyfinch
A view of the Shark's Nose in the alpenglow from over Shadow Lake. This is in the heart of the Wind River mountains of Wyoming.
#mountain #landscapephotography #windriver #backpacking
#mountain #landscapephotography #windriver #backpacking
July 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
A view of the Shark's Nose in the alpenglow from over Shadow Lake. This is in the heart of the Wind River mountains of Wyoming.
#mountain #landscapephotography #windriver #backpacking
#mountain #landscapephotography #windriver #backpacking
A Pine Grosbeak, going through its summer molt deep in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming.
#bird #birdphotography #naturephotography #pinegrosbeak
#bird #birdphotography #naturephotography #pinegrosbeak
July 27, 2025 at 6:08 AM
A Pine Grosbeak, going through its summer molt deep in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming.
#bird #birdphotography #naturephotography #pinegrosbeak
#bird #birdphotography #naturephotography #pinegrosbeak
A classic scene of lakes and mountains, at Bear Lake in the south part of the Wind River Mountains. We had the lake to ourselves.
#backpacking #landscapephotography #windriver #hiking
#backpacking #landscapephotography #windriver #hiking
July 26, 2025 at 7:18 AM
A classic scene of lakes and mountains, at Bear Lake in the south part of the Wind River Mountains. We had the lake to ourselves.
#backpacking #landscapephotography #windriver #hiking
#backpacking #landscapephotography #windriver #hiking
This Clark's Nutcracker was living up to its name - you can see the pine nut in its beak. This was in the middle of Wyoming's Wind River mountains.
#bird #birdphotography #clarksnutcracker #naturephotography
#bird #birdphotography #clarksnutcracker #naturephotography
July 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM
This Clark's Nutcracker was living up to its name - you can see the pine nut in its beak. This was in the middle of Wyoming's Wind River mountains.
#bird #birdphotography #clarksnutcracker #naturephotography
#bird #birdphotography #clarksnutcracker #naturephotography
Crossing the South Fork Little Wind River with Payson Peak in the distance. This was part of a week long backpacking loop through the heart of Wyoming's southern Wind River range.
#backpacking #landscapephotography #hiking
#backpacking #landscapephotography #hiking
July 22, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Crossing the South Fork Little Wind River with Payson Peak in the distance. This was part of a week long backpacking loop through the heart of Wyoming's southern Wind River range.
#backpacking #landscapephotography #hiking
#backpacking #landscapephotography #hiking
When you see American Pikas bouncing around the alpine rocks, putting all their effort into blurting out a "meep" like a dog's squeeze toy, how could you do anything but smile. This one was at about 12,000ft elevation in the Wind River Range.
#pika #wildlifephotography #windriver #backpacking
#pika #wildlifephotography #windriver #backpacking
July 20, 2025 at 11:26 PM
When you see American Pikas bouncing around the alpine rocks, putting all their effort into blurting out a "meep" like a dog's squeeze toy, how could you do anything but smile. This one was at about 12,000ft elevation in the Wind River Range.
#pika #wildlifephotography #windriver #backpacking
#pika #wildlifephotography #windriver #backpacking
Shadow Lake, in the heart of the Wind River mountains of Wyoming. This place is over a day's hike from the nearest trailhead.
#backpacking #landscapephotography #windriver
#backpacking #landscapephotography #windriver
July 20, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Shadow Lake, in the heart of the Wind River mountains of Wyoming. This place is over a day's hike from the nearest trailhead.
#backpacking #landscapephotography #windriver
#backpacking #landscapephotography #windriver
This Mountain Chickadee was at about 10,000ft elevation deep in the southern Wind River Range.
#bird #birdphotography #mountainchickadee #naturephotography
#bird #birdphotography #mountainchickadee #naturephotography
July 19, 2025 at 5:11 AM
This Mountain Chickadee was at about 10,000ft elevation deep in the southern Wind River Range.
#bird #birdphotography #mountainchickadee #naturephotography
#bird #birdphotography #mountainchickadee #naturephotography
A view over Deep Creek Lakes in the Wind River mountains of Wyoming. This was part of a 66-mile loop through the southern part of the range.
#landscapephotography #windriver #backpacking #hiking #mountain
#landscapephotography #windriver #backpacking #hiking #mountain
July 18, 2025 at 5:13 AM
A view over Deep Creek Lakes in the Wind River mountains of Wyoming. This was part of a 66-mile loop through the southern part of the range.
#landscapephotography #windriver #backpacking #hiking #mountain
#landscapephotography #windriver #backpacking #hiking #mountain
This Rhinoceros Auklet was in Puget Sound. I can't tell what kind of little fish is in its mouth, but looks tasty!
#bird #auk #birdphotography #naturephotography #rhinocerosauklet
#bird #auk #birdphotography #naturephotography #rhinocerosauklet
July 17, 2025 at 4:55 AM
This Rhinoceros Auklet was in Puget Sound. I can't tell what kind of little fish is in its mouth, but looks tasty!
#bird #auk #birdphotography #naturephotography #rhinocerosauklet
#bird #auk #birdphotography #naturephotography #rhinocerosauklet
I went kayaking in Hood Canal (a fjord in the Olympic peninsula) last week, and about 40+ Harbor Seals were cruising around, checking us out.
#wildlifephotography #harborseal #seal
#wildlifephotography #harborseal #seal
July 16, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I went kayaking in Hood Canal (a fjord in the Olympic peninsula) last week, and about 40+ Harbor Seals were cruising around, checking us out.
#wildlifephotography #harborseal #seal
#wildlifephotography #harborseal #seal
This is the skeleton of a giant Allium that bloomed earlier in the summer in our garden. Sure, the flower is neat, but this is a whole different way to enjoy the plant - and it doesn't need watering!
#flowerark #flower #allium #flowerphotography
#flowerark #flower #allium #flowerphotography
July 15, 2025 at 3:03 AM
This is the skeleton of a giant Allium that bloomed earlier in the summer in our garden. Sure, the flower is neat, but this is a whole different way to enjoy the plant - and it doesn't need watering!
#flowerark #flower #allium #flowerphotography
#flowerark #flower #allium #flowerphotography
A clump of Phlox growing on the side of a rock near the summit of 'Valhalla' in the Olympic Peninsula's Buckhorn Wilderness.
#flower #phlox #landscapephotography
#flower #phlox #landscapephotography
July 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
A clump of Phlox growing on the side of a rock near the summit of 'Valhalla' in the Olympic Peninsula's Buckhorn Wilderness.
#flower #phlox #landscapephotography
#flower #phlox #landscapephotography
This Hermit Thrush was calling out to it's fledglings to "come and get it", forcing them to chase their food, and not wait for it to be delivered. Good lesson.
This was in the Olympic National Forest last week.
#bird #birdphotography #hermitthrush #naturephotography.
This was in the Olympic National Forest last week.
#bird #birdphotography #hermitthrush #naturephotography.
July 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This Hermit Thrush was calling out to it's fledglings to "come and get it", forcing them to chase their food, and not wait for it to be delivered. Good lesson.
This was in the Olympic National Forest last week.
#bird #birdphotography #hermitthrush #naturephotography.
This was in the Olympic National Forest last week.
#bird #birdphotography #hermitthrush #naturephotography.
The Buckhorn Wilderness on the east side of Olympic National Park is home to an ancient forest of Western hemlocks, Douglas fir, Western redcedar and many other varieties. This photo is from last week.
#landscapephotography #oldgrowth #forest #trees #olympicnationalpark
#landscapephotography #oldgrowth #forest #trees #olympicnationalpark
July 11, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The Buckhorn Wilderness on the east side of Olympic National Park is home to an ancient forest of Western hemlocks, Douglas fir, Western redcedar and many other varieties. This photo is from last week.
#landscapephotography #oldgrowth #forest #trees #olympicnationalpark
#landscapephotography #oldgrowth #forest #trees #olympicnationalpark
I encountered a pair of Barred Owls last week in a local forest. People ask how I find these owls - more details in the comments.
I like how the forest is reflected in this one's eyes - the world it inhabits is being projected back at us.
#bird #birdphotography #owl #barredowl #superbowl
I like how the forest is reflected in this one's eyes - the world it inhabits is being projected back at us.
#bird #birdphotography #owl #barredowl #superbowl
July 11, 2025 at 1:51 AM
I encountered a pair of Barred Owls last week in a local forest. People ask how I find these owls - more details in the comments.
I like how the forest is reflected in this one's eyes - the world it inhabits is being projected back at us.
#bird #birdphotography #owl #barredowl #superbowl
I like how the forest is reflected in this one's eyes - the world it inhabits is being projected back at us.
#bird #birdphotography #owl #barredowl #superbowl
A few days ago, I hiked up to this viewpoint (nicknamed Valhalla) in the Buckhorn Wilderness, immediately east of Olympic National Park in the US Pacific Northwest. The large mountain is The Brothers, which I last climbed over 20 years ago.
#landscapephotography #olympicnationalpark #wilderness
#landscapephotography #olympicnationalpark #wilderness
July 10, 2025 at 1:46 AM
A few days ago, I hiked up to this viewpoint (nicknamed Valhalla) in the Buckhorn Wilderness, immediately east of Olympic National Park in the US Pacific Northwest. The large mountain is The Brothers, which I last climbed over 20 years ago.
#landscapephotography #olympicnationalpark #wilderness
#landscapephotography #olympicnationalpark #wilderness
White-tailed Eagle, coming in HOT! - In the Lofoten Islands, Norway.
I'll be posting more from Norway in the future, but I'm going to move on to other locations and subjects for a while.
#bird #birdphotography #norway #whitetailedeagle #eagle
I'll be posting more from Norway in the future, but I'm going to move on to other locations and subjects for a while.
#bird #birdphotography #norway #whitetailedeagle #eagle
July 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
White-tailed Eagle, coming in HOT! - In the Lofoten Islands, Norway.
I'll be posting more from Norway in the future, but I'm going to move on to other locations and subjects for a while.
#bird #birdphotography #norway #whitetailedeagle #eagle
I'll be posting more from Norway in the future, but I'm going to move on to other locations and subjects for a while.
#bird #birdphotography #norway #whitetailedeagle #eagle
A view over some alpine tundra in the highlands of Norway. The ground here is mostly covered in lichen, and has the feel of a very soft sponge. It's like walking on clouds. No wonder the ancients considered mountaintops sacred ground.
#landscapephotography #tundra #norway
#landscapephotography #tundra #norway
July 8, 2025 at 2:47 AM
A view over some alpine tundra in the highlands of Norway. The ground here is mostly covered in lichen, and has the feel of a very soft sponge. It's like walking on clouds. No wonder the ancients considered mountaintops sacred ground.
#landscapephotography #tundra #norway
#landscapephotography #tundra #norway