Spyhopper Travels @spyhoppertravels.bsky.social

-I am a zoologist, artist, & nature photographer based in the PNW. I love sharing my passion for the natural world. 📸🌎🫍🐺🐈‍⬛
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-All images/art posted are by me unless reposted.
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Beautiful day yesterday watching killer whales travel up the northern Orcas Island shoreline. The light was absolutely drool-worthy.
#orca #killerwhales #wildlife #wildlifephotography #pnw #pnwlife #salishsea #sanjuanislands
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Had a cold, but wonderful visit with orcas this afternoon. The is T46E. His name is Thor and he was born in 2003. He was doing funny little chin-ups through the waves this afternoon.

#orcas #killerwhales #pnw #pnwphotographer #wildlifephotography #wildlife #salishsea
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Spreading a little beauty on your Monday morning. Sunset in the San Juan Islands.

#sunset #landscape #landscapephotography #sanjuanisland #seascape
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Y'all, I know it's a lot right now. Please take care of yourselves and each other. Just remember our lights far exceed their cruel darkness.

#bethechange #landscape #landscapephotography #sanjuanislands #takecare #youarenotalone
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Jeepers, I can't believe how lucky we were the other day! Driving down a quiet dirt county road, we found this gorgeous bobcat guarding a road-killed deer. I have never seen a bobcat in the wild so this was very special! 🙀😸
#bobcat #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlife #colorado
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One of my favorite photos to share around Christmas - this is just south of Silverton, Colorado. I love the cozy ski cabin nestled in vast wilderness.

#landscapephotography #landscape #colorado #sanjuanmountains #mountains #winter #snow #christmas #happyholidays
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This wolf perfectly represents my most common expression these days - head cocked to the side wondering what the heck people are thinking...😅

This beautiful fellow is Bridger. He's a resident of the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone. #wolf #wildlifephotography #naturephotography
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A large male orca cruises through the Discovery Island in British Columbia, Canada. I love images that show an animal within its environment. There's so much beauty out there! Taken October 2025.

#orca #killerwhale #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #wildlife #nature #canada
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Happy Friday! I hope everyone has a cozy weekend.

Red fox enjoying the calm of an autumn evening. 🍂 🍁 🦊

#fox #redfox #autumn #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography
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Smooth seas, mountain views, and one very photogenic orca — meet Rocky (T2C1). Taken last week near Quadra Island, BC.

#orca #killerwhale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #pnw #canada
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Who needs a break from terrible news? 🙋‍♂️
Here are two young orcas to help with that - one peeking above the surface and the other showing off those cute baby teeth.

#orca #orcas #killerwhales #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #naturephotography #canada #discoveryislands
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This is one of my most favorite eagle shots I've been lucky enough to catch. I absolutely love the light coming through the wings.🦅🔆

#eagle #baldeagle #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #raptor #birdsofbluesky #birdsofprey #salishsea
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I had to take the 5:45am ferry to the mainland yesterday, but WOW, was this scene worth getting up early for.

The San Juan Islands with Mount Baker in the background.

#landscape #landscapephotography #sanjuanislands #pnw #pnwonderland #pnwlife
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We had a great day on the water yesterday afternoon with two different families of Bigg's orcas. This youngster was catching some serious air. Who says whales can't fly? 😉

#orca #orcas #killerwhale #killerwhales #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #pnw #pnwonderland #pnwlife
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A Pacific white-sided dolphin peeking up at the camera. I wasn't underwater - this was just a stunningly calm day. I love their curiosity.

#dolphin #dolphins #peekaboo #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography
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Two weeks ago I had the opportunity to photograph a 30-year-old Egyptian Arabian named Rocky—so sweet, spirited, and stunning! What an honor. 🐎✨ #PetPhotography #ArabianHorse #EquinePhotography #Horses #horse #horsephotography
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Happy Friday!

Here's zen moment from Lime Kiln Lighthouse at sunset in the Salish Sea. 🌊🌄

#lighthouse #landscape #landscapephotography #salishsea #sanjuans #pnw #pnwonderland #pnwlife #limekiln
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Today is #WorldOrcaDay! I'm celebrating L87 Onyx and the Southern Resident orcas. With enough salmon, they can thrive again. Their story isn’t over — hope lives in every choice we make to protect them. #orca #wildlifephotography #srkw #wildlife #naturephotography
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The T49As in San Juan Channel on a beautiful fall evening. This family are regular visitors to the Salish Sea. T49A6 "Nebula" is peeking above the surface next to her big brother, T49A3 "Nat".

#orca #orcas #killerwhales #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #nature #pnw #pnwonderland #pnwlife
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I know the world is in chaos. Here's a happy image to break up doom scrolling.

Pacific white-sided dolphins near Quadra Island, BC. This behavior is often called "popcorning". This image 💯 real and I was very lucky to catch the shot. It's a favorite of mine!

#wildlifephotography #dolphins #pnw
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Trying to inject a bit of peace amongst all the heart-wrenching headlines.

A humpback whale diving on a beautiful October morning near Telegraph Cove, BC.

Take care of yourselves and each other. 💙🌊

#whale #humpback #humpbackwhale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #photography
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In a world that feels bone-crushingly heavy, I try to lend a moment of peace. Take care of yourself and each other. 💙🌊

Members of J pod swim through the calm waters of the Salish Sea on an early summer morning.

#orcas #killerwhales #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #endangered
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It's Monday. 😜
Deep breaths. Be good to yourself. I hope everyone has a good week. 🌊💙

Lime Kiln Lighthouse on San Juan Island during a stormy evening. This is one of my favorite places to watch the sun set.

#lighthouse #sanjuanisland #sunset #landscape #landscapephotography #pnw #pnwonderland
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Happy Friday, y'all! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

This is L92 Crewser, breaching in the Strait of Georgia. I hope he brings a smile this morning! 🌊 😊 💙

#orca #killerwhale #whale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #pnw #pnwonderland #tgif #photography
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A young, endangered Southern Resident orca breaching in Boundary Pass on a warm, summer afternoon. Trying to lend a break from all the crazy and offering some happy Friday vibes. 😊 I hope everyone has a great weekend.

#orca #killerwhale #whale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #pnw
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This is the mood today. Stuck in the Denver airport. People everywhere. I'm the one screaming in the middle. 🤣 Hope wherever you are, you're having a more relaxing day than I am.

California sea lions resting in a pile. Monterey Bay, California.

#sealions #wildlifephotography #naturephotography
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"You doin' ok?"

Deep breaths! It's almost the weekend.

Red fox on an island in the Salish Sea on summer morning in 2013.

#fox #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #nature #salishsea #pnw #pnwlife
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It's Monday morning... Is it safe to come out...?

A cute little Pacific tree frog peeking out from behind the cat tail leaves. This definitely embodies my feelings at the beginning of some weeks. 😬

#frog #mondaymood #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #treefrog
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It's hump(back) day! This is Freckles breaching near Telegraph Cove, BC. She was being particularly active on this October day - breaching over and over again! Freckles has little white marks on her back which is how she got her name.

#humpback #humpbackwhale #whale #humpday #wildlifephotography
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I hope everyone has a restful evening & Happy Mother's Day.

This is CA140B Louise with her kid, CA140B2 Bee, in Monterey Bay. Orcas are matriarchal creatures. Depending on population, some kids may stay with mom for life.

#orcas #killerwhales #wildlifephotography #mothersday #monterey
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