Janna Layton
@jannalayton.bsky.social
Writer, cat servant, nature & arts lover.
This issue of @grantamag.bsky.social has a genius, but day-ruining, short story by Leopold O’Shea. Carousel.
November 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
This issue of @grantamag.bsky.social has a genius, but day-ruining, short story by Leopold O’Shea. Carousel.
Finished The Sixteen Trees of the Somme by Lars Mytting. I have a new appreciation for wood (not in a Taylor Swift way). This was a random selection from a used book store, and a captivating read.
October 24, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Finished The Sixteen Trees of the Somme by Lars Mytting. I have a new appreciation for wood (not in a Taylor Swift way). This was a random selection from a used book store, and a captivating read.
Trying to read more instead of scrolling, and ended up staying up late to finish Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions by Mario Giordano. Loved it! Fun mystery with older protagonist. Made me want whatever granitas are. #books
October 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Trying to read more instead of scrolling, and ended up staying up late to finish Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions by Mario Giordano. Loved it! Fun mystery with older protagonist. Made me want whatever granitas are. #books
Yesterday while hiking at Shell Ridge, I saw this male tarantula out searching for a mate. Since he was crossing a trail popular with mountain bikers, I kept an eye on him until he made it safely across. Almost immediately afterwards, I saw my lifer red-breasted sapsucker!
September 30, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Yesterday while hiking at Shell Ridge, I saw this male tarantula out searching for a mate. Since he was crossing a trail popular with mountain bikers, I kept an eye on him until he made it safely across. Almost immediately afterwards, I saw my lifer red-breasted sapsucker!
I found this one recently with a barnacle friend!
September 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I found this one recently with a barnacle friend!
It’s wild how these galls can cover a tree! Here’s one in Walnut Creek.
September 13, 2025 at 4:42 AM
It’s wild how these galls can cover a tree! Here’s one in Walnut Creek.
Wow, they look like the galls of Feron gigas, the saucer gall wasp.
September 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Wow, they look like the galls of Feron gigas, the saucer gall wasp.
Unisexual generation oak gall season!!! 🥰
Feron pattersonae, Feron gigas, Feron crystallinum, and Andricus brunneus, all on blue or Jolon oak. #gallsky
Feron pattersonae, Feron gigas, Feron crystallinum, and Andricus brunneus, all on blue or Jolon oak. #gallsky
August 26, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Unisexual generation oak gall season!!! 🥰
Feron pattersonae, Feron gigas, Feron crystallinum, and Andricus brunneus, all on blue or Jolon oak. #gallsky
Feron pattersonae, Feron gigas, Feron crystallinum, and Andricus brunneus, all on blue or Jolon oak. #gallsky
August 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I was excited to see @fetaplace.bsky.social’s name on the cover in Barnes & Noble this week!
July 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I was excited to see @fetaplace.bsky.social’s name on the cover in Barnes & Noble this week!
Spotted this baby opossum while hiking in Moraga today!
July 28, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Spotted this baby opossum while hiking in Moraga today!
“Jaylana” is my new favorite interpretation of my name (Janna, which I even spelled out). This usurps Gianna, which I’ve gotten a few times.
July 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
“Jaylana” is my new favorite interpretation of my name (Janna, which I even spelled out). This usurps Gianna, which I’ve gotten a few times.
Yesterday I saw this pigeon posing majestically on Castle Rock at Mount Diablo State Park. My understanding is that rocky cliffs are rock pigeons’ natural habitat. 🐦
July 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Yesterday I saw this pigeon posing majestically on Castle Rock at Mount Diablo State Park. My understanding is that rocky cliffs are rock pigeons’ natural habitat. 🐦
This great horned owl swooped by me tonight. Look at its feathered feet!
June 10, 2025 at 5:01 AM
This great horned owl swooped by me tonight. Look at its feathered feet!
I saw this lovely southern alligator lizard on a hike today.
May 28, 2025 at 4:49 AM
I saw this lovely southern alligator lizard on a hike today.
Some recent butterflies I’ve seen: western tiger swallowtail, umber skipper, gray hairstreak, mourning cloak.
#butterflies #insects
#butterflies #insects
May 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Some recent butterflies I’ve seen: western tiger swallowtail, umber skipper, gray hairstreak, mourning cloak.
#butterflies #insects
#butterflies #insects
Congrats to @zyzzyvamag.bsky.social for 40 years! Here’s @fetaplace.bsky.social reading tonight.
May 22, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Congrats to @zyzzyvamag.bsky.social for 40 years! Here’s @fetaplace.bsky.social reading tonight.
May 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
I went out birdwatching in San Rafael today, and saw many North American river otters! For @effies.bsky.social!
February 25, 2024 at 3:26 AM
I went out birdwatching in San Rafael today, and saw many North American river otters! For @effies.bsky.social!
I don't really use this site but I did want to report one COVID booster side effect: I got really sleepy and then had a weird dream about a Barbie sequel where this Barbie & Ken couple got pregnant, and it was the whole snap-on stomach thing Midge has.
November 18, 2023 at 12:33 AM
I don't really use this site but I did want to report one COVID booster side effect: I got really sleepy and then had a weird dream about a Barbie sequel where this Barbie & Ken couple got pregnant, and it was the whole snap-on stomach thing Midge has.