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jdougherty96.bsky.social
Jen
@jdougherty96.bsky.social
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| Traveling lab inspector | BSc in Zoo Science from DVU, MSc in Evolutionary Bio and Animal Behavior from UAH |
Big fan of caves, herps, and cool rocks
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Accidentally ended up at the Hotel For Horse Girls

(Although I would've preferred a composite stirrup these days)
May 28, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Turns out lil baby newts are just as elusive and difficult to capture on film as any other cryptid. Follow me for more photography tips
A blurry photo with my finger in the left corner and an Eastern newt in the background. A blurry photo of an Eastern newt who was honestly sitting pretty still, I just couldn't function. A really well-focused shot of some leaves in the background, with the newt in the foreground completely blurry and out of focus.
May 16, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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Wisdom tooth abcess <<<
Uncommonly found frog species for the region >>>
A very handsome and large bullfrog (Lithobates clamitans, confirmed by more expert herpers) being held in my left hand, with a blue net in my right hand. This individual has a green face and brown spotting along their legs and back.
May 2, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Been a salamander-heavy few weeks! I love you, spring 💜
An Ensatina salamander found in a redwood forest near San Francisco, CA. A red-backed salamander found under a rock in Algonquin Park, NY. A red-backed salamander found under a rock in Algonquin Park, NY. This individual is very dark, still in the "lead-backed" phase. A third red-backed salamander, also in the dark phase, found under a log in Algonquin Park, NY.
April 30, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Send me to a place for 36 hours, I dare you.

(Ensatina salamander sp.)
((One I've always wanted to behold))
A top view of a juvenile Ensatina salamander (exact species being figured out). They are bright orange and laying on rotting wood and leaves. A top view of a juvenile Ensatina salamander (exact species being figured out). They are bright orange and laying on rotting wood and leaves.
April 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Found some cool websites with reference photos to practice form and anatomy! Adhering to the time limit is so tricky when you're a perfectionist, but it's such good practice
A sketchbook page with my anatomy practice using colored pencils. From top left going clockwise: a heron, a wold skull, a falcon, a spider, a goldfish, and a rearing horse.
April 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Some of my favorite friends from the rescue I volunteer with :)
A senior male bearded dragon resting on my chest, half hidden in my hair. A pretty lavender leopard gecko contemplating which yummy worm to munch on. She has the tiniest little toes you've ever seen.
April 4, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Cured
A selfie of me holding a juvenile Pueblan milk snake who is trying to hide in my hair.
March 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Some gouache landscapes from my recent travels! Not quite convinced about her as a medium yet, but we are finding common ground
3 landscapes painted in gouache. The top shows the teepee formations in Petrified Forest, the middle shows a cliff from Red Rock Canyon, and the bottom is view looking up from the base of Sequoia trees.
March 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Why do therapy when your favorite international band is coming back to town
A text conversation between me and my friend. I said "I still haven't seen them live which is a cime and would cure my depression probably". She responded with "As a doctor, I prescribe Volbeat".
March 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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I got to visit some drafty babies and go on a trail ride!I miss drafty babies and also trail riding!
A selfie of me next to a Clydesdale gelding with a big blaze. Me at the hitching post on Thunder, a bay Clydesdale gelding with a blaze and western tack.
February 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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I am now stuck in Missouri for a week but at least I won't be bored (I say as I slowly wither away in this here hotel room)
An impressive book haul I scored from the local thrift store of 9 books ranging from sci-fi to fantasy.
February 21, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Shout out to my best friend, the shuttle bus driver, who told me exactly where to go for the best views, including a little peek of the Colorado River!
A scenic shot overlooking the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. You can see little glimpses of the Colorado River at the bottom.
February 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Stood in a torrential downpour and sobbed a little because I found two (2) California newts in Sequoia National Park but like, look at them. You would cry too
A top down view of a California newt found next to a log in some leaf litter. A front facing view of a different individual crawling in some grass. He has the cutest little smile you've ever seen.
February 14, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Red Rock Canyon!! Where the rocks are red and the trail is more of a suggestion!
Sun flare just behind a big canyon wall. You can see the stratification in the rock from the layers, some of which are stained a bright red from the iron deposits. The same canyon wall, but closer and looking up from the base. There's a rainbow over the canyon wall.
February 9, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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Today's office views!

📍Lebec and Tehachapi, CA
The sun peeking out behind a big storm cloud over a gorgeous mountain range off in the distance. A rainbow next to the highway!
February 7, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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4 gas stations, no food options, all mountains
Sunset over the mountains The vide of the mountains and town from the hotel parking lot A pretty rainbow over a field
February 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Me doing a 9 hour travel day: 🤢🤒🤕🫠

Me seeing the mountains as we fly over the Rockies and into Califonia: 🥰🌞💘💝
View from a plane window over some mountain range View from a plane window over some part of the Rockies
February 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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Why yes, my mom IS something of an interior design genius
A fireplace mantle adorned with two creepy stuffed dolls, eyeballs, a moody picture frame, a tiny stuff owl orb, and a painting I did of Valak, the demon from the Conjuring
February 4, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Finally got around to unpacking some of my smaller treasures now that they have somewhere to go!
A trinket/treasure collection organized in a converted drawer that is now hing on the wall. It has a variety of rocks, fossils, bones, and tiny trinkets.
February 3, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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It's been exactly 2.5 hours and I already miss my friends
Me on Rusty, Cait on Freya, and Patricia on Dreamer, all facing away from the camera walking around in a big field on a friendship trail ride.
January 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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I can usually ignore sponsored ads but I draw the line at that nonsense
January 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Forget coloring, linework is the true way to relax
A sketchbook page with examples of American traditional tattoo sketches including roses, daggers, leaves, and cherries.
January 6, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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My managers took Gaslight Gatekeep Girlboss a little too seriously because how are they telling me I won't have an issues with my trip tomorrow but there's 6+ inches of snow outside, a forecast into tonight, and this from my flight app
January 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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My friend requested bones, bugs, and botanicals- all of my favorite guys!
An ink drawing of coyote jaw bones, a luna moth, and a praying mantis on top of a human skull with some leafy bits in between.
December 15, 2024 at 10:08 PM