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Photographer | Videographer | Storyteller | Emmy Award Winner. Same handle on all socials - Friend of Clumsy the Crow. Birds are my favorite people.

Oregon Coast, USA
Joined May 2008
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@iamjakz
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2 years
Hi! I’m Jakz, a PNW nature photographer who’s friends with a crow named Clumsy. I love sharing photos and stories of the places I get to explore. I also share lots on my insta/tiktok (same username). Thanks for following along on my adventures!
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4 years
My 15 y/o son says I’m wasting time & embarassing him by making videos of toilet paper funerals, I say I should keep making them because I think they’re funny. Who’s right? #ChrissysCourt
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1 year
It’s always a happy morning when the Steller’s jays decide to stop by for a visit.
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4 years
@clairewillett 2/2 I remember sitting in their living room, shaken, crying, apologetic. I kept repeating, “I just don’t want him to know where I live.” Terrifying. The woman was a gem, “We are teachers, this is a safe house, you stay as long as you need to.”
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4 years
@clairewillett When my sons were little, 1 in stroller, I had a man follow me from the park towards home, harassing me for blocks. A block from home I stopped at a house of a neighbor I’d never met & asked for help. The husband confronted the man, he said he was just “having fun.” 1/2
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11 months
Have you ever seen any of the petroglyphs or pictographs in the Columbia River Gorge area? I spotted this pictograph of an elk from the boat today.
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4 years
A look at my life as a Toilet Paper Funeral Director. #RIPTP (All toilet paper funeral videos will be attached to this thread for easier collective mourning of our dearly departed paper products.)
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2 years
Nature is art.
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4 years
Another hero enters the halls of Valhalla. #RIPTP
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Another hero enters the halls of Valhalla. #RIPTP
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Another hero enters the halls of Valhalla. #RIPTP
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4 years
@AITA_reddit AITA for running though the freshly cut grass and coloring my feet green? (This happened a few years ago on St. Patrick’s day, I still laugh at the timing of it!)
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2 years
This evening’s sunset here on the Oregon coast is quite the mood.
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4 years
Death is just another path, one that we must all take. -Gandalf. #RIPTP
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4 years
Death is just another path, one that we all must take. -Gandalf #RIPTP
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1 year
Stop scrolling, please. This baby raccoon has requested you pause and admire how absolutely adorable it is. That is all, thank you. 🖤🦝🖤
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4 years
My other videos can be found here, this is the 4th in a series. 😂 Thank you everyone for your feedback!
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4 years
A look at my life as a Toilet Paper Funeral Director. #RIPTP (All toilet paper funeral videos will be attached to this thread for easier collective mourning of our dearly departed paper products.)
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4 years
The original funeral. #RIPTP
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4 years
This might be my finest work. Presenting the world premier of RIP TP.
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2 years
Today was the first day I truly felt unsafe on a trail. I just wanted to enjoy the foggy forest, and while I did for a bit, someone ruined that. I’m okay, but I’m mad. I was prepared for a situation like this, but I wish I didn’t have to be. Be safe out there, friends.
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5 years
Another One Bites The Dust Bunny #AddAWordRuinASong
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4 years
Farewell, Pharaoh. #RIPTP
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Farewell, Pharaoh. #RIPTP
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1 year
Moody Oregon coast views.
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5 years
@CTmagazine This article gives me hope that not all will continue to be deceived and manipulated by this shameful President. Though I know you will face great backlash for it, thank you for sharing this.
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@NekkoxChan @clairewillett While the wife stayed with me and my boys, the husband followed the man on foot until he went into a house. He told me where the house was, so I would know to avoid that area. They then kept watch while I went home. I tear up at the memory of their kindness.
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1 year
This evening’s sunset was absolutely gorgeous while I was out in the wetlands watching birds! 😍
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1 year
I thought I’d capture a different perspective of some of my favorite flowers in my garden. What flowers have you paused to admire this week? I’d love to see photos! #FlowersOnFriday
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6 years
I like T-Rex and I cannot lie You other dinos can't deny That when a Rex walks in with its itty bitty limbs And its sharp teeth in your face You get chomped #DinoSongs
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1 year
Current views.
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2 years
When was the last time you paused and contemplated how incredible it is that we get to live in a world with birds? Especially corvids like this Steller’s jay! They never cease to amaze me and leave me with a sense of awe. 💙🖤
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1 year
There is no way to convey how massive some of the redwoods are, so I thought I’d stand next to the tree for perspective. After taking this selfie, did I hug this tree? Yes, yes I did.
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4 years
Farewell, Pharaoh. #RIPTP
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1 year
From where I wander…
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2 years
Tonight’s sunset views here on the Oregon coast did not disappoint.
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4 years
Death is just another path, one that we all must take. -Gandalf #RIPTP
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1 year
I posted this pic in my insta stories and it only took a few minutes for dms to roll in mansplaining how I shouldn’t be shooting in manual. Wish I was joking.🙄
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4 years
@chrissyteigen Am I okay? This is my fourth tp funeral! I don’t know who or what I am anymore. 😆
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1 year
Tonight’s sunset here on the Oregon coast was stunning!
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1 year
I bring the weather with me.
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4 years
This might be my finest work. Presenting the world premier of RIP TP.
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1 year
Some sunsets need to be admired for longer than one evening. Last night’s was one of them.
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1 year
Find me by the sea. 🖤
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Days don’t get much prettier than this on the Columbia River!
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1 year
I found a piece of sunshine today.
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5 years
@kibblesmith It’s a Wonderful Lie
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2 years
@RosemaryMosco This is my crow friend Clumsy inspecting a fuchsia flower in my yard.
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1 year
Fungi Friday is here to deliver some proof that mushrooms can, in fact, be adorable.
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4 years
Not forgotten. #RIPTP
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4 years
To Davy Jones’ Locker #RIPTP (My 9th toilet paper funeral.)
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4 years
@kumailn My most recent batch of roasted garlic sourdough!
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8 years
Joy to the world, our Uber's here! Let's pray this driver's sane! #NewXmasCarols
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1 year
I had to stop and say hello to one of my favorite trees today. If you don’t have favorite trees, you should probably change that.
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1 year
Favorite bridge appreciation post, because it’s totally normal to have a favorite bridge, right?! If you have photos of your favorite bridges, I’d love to see them!
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2 years
Everyone should have a favorite secret waterfall.
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4 years
My son was helping me bake once & accidentally dropped a squeeze bottle of food dye on the floor. It initially didn’t spill, but our dog came and snatched it off the floor before we could grab it. He ran through the house leaving red dye on all of our carpets. #CookingFail
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1 year
Nearly every morning, if towhee sees movement in the window, he will quickly fly out from the bushes and sit on the patio chair like he just did this morning. Of course I can’t resist taking him a peanut when he does this. He has me trained quite well, it seems.😊
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2 years
Always curious, this Steller’s jay likes to keep an eye on me when I’m in my yard.
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1 year
Rainy day friend.🖤
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1 year
Today’s moody Oregon coast views…
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5 years
Another incredible demonstration by @starsetonline in Portland tonight! Come back to Oregon again soon!
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4 years
Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. #RIPTP (My 10th toilet paper funeral.)
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1 year
Wednesdays are for sharing photos of favorite waterfalls, right? I’d love to see photos of your favorites, too!
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1 year
Every morning towhee comes to say hello. Even after having a crow friend visit daily for several years now, the fact a towhee decided to befriend me is still surprising! These moments happen daily, yet every time I pause in gratitude. So weird, so wonderful.
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8 years
My 11 year old son & I went for an evening walk recently. This is what he wore... #MyKidIsWeird
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1 year
We stood in the rain together today. As the raindrops collected on his feathers, he watched me quietly. It’s moments like these, feeling inundated by the storms of life, that I am so grateful he continues to arrive at just the right moment. 🖤
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2 years
Together by the sea.
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2 years
In the quiet of the forest…
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1 year
It finally looks like we might have a few days of good weather here on the Oregon coast, and I couldn’t be happier about it!
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1 year
Can’t beat these Oregon coast views. #shotoniphone
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1 year
All that glitters isn’t gold, sometimes what glitters is .12 ounces of feathered fury commonly known as a rufous hummingbird.
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4 years
From the Temple to the Tomb. #RIPTP (Toilet paper funeral, Pt.6)
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4 years
It’s been just over a month of making my #RIPTP videos. To all who have followed, liked, and shared, I want to give a huge thanks! You have been supportive, kind, encouraging, and embraced absurdities with me. I am so grateful!
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4 years
A jazzy farewell. #RIPTP (The latest addition to my toilet paper funeral series. This was a popular request!)
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11 months
I’m always happy to see the mountain out. #MtHood #Wyeast
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1 year
Nature is art.
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1 year
My first tulip has officially bloomed for this spring! Delicate and dusky, not quite red, not quite pink…a beautiful pop of color for my yard on these dark, cloudy days.
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4 years
Omg. What is happening?! Friends, if you see my toilet paper funerals being shared in the wild by any notable sources, let me know! I’d love to see how far this travels.🤣 #RIPTP
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Ten minutes before sunset I decided to run out the door to try to watch it. I’m so glad I did.
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4 years
“When I get to likin’ someone, they ain’t around long.” You’ll be missed TP. (The 19th video in my #RIPTP series.)
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2 years
It’s aways great to see @starsetonline ! Tonight’s demonstration in Portland was such an incredible experience!
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@joshualeeronin Yep! Each side is different. 1-TP 2-BORED 3-SEND HELP 4-SAVE ME
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1 year
His fiery colors match his fiery personality. Rufous hummingbirds have so much attitude!
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4 years
Heaven Gained Another Angel #RIPTP (The latest addition to my toilet paper funeral series.)
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@jameelajamil This was my batch of garlic sourdough today!
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1 year
This hummingbird has big feelings about today’s snow on the Oregon coast. Very big feelings. Me, too, hummingbird. Me, too.
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1 year
Awakening…
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4 years
When Dreams Turn to Nightmares. #RIPTP (My 12th toilet paper funeral.)
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4 years
Aliens exist. #RIPTP (My 14th toilet paper funeral-ish.)
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4 years
Sky burial to honor another dearly departed roll. #RIPTP (My 7th toilet paper funeral.)
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4 years
@Yamiche This should be considered a crime.
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1 year
Days don’t get much better than this here on the Oregon coast!
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Rolling Up To The Spirit In The Sky. #RIPTP (My 13th toilet paper funeral.)
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2 years
I can’t resist sharing a few more photos from @starsetonline ’s demonstration last night in Portland. It was another unforgettable time seeing them! Come back and play the PNW any time!🤘🏼🖤 #Starset
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1 year
Conductor of the Flower Chorus. What song are they singing?
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3 years
@bestofnextdoor @netflix One night our family woke up to gunshots. Our then 80-something, semi-blind neighbor thought a raccoon had been getting into his garbage, so he stayed up late one night sitting in his outside doorway to keep watch. He ended up shooting up his barbecue. We moved soon after that.
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I’ll never forget you. #RIPTP
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Not forgotten. #RIPTP
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1 year
The ocean decided to be so generous! These are a few of my favorite agate finds from today. Little pieces of sunshine is how I like to think of them.
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4 years
Production on my fifth toilet paper funeral is in progress. Prepare yourselves to collectively mourn another loss with me.
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2 years
Who else would rather be wandering through a foggy forest instead of working today?
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4 years
@moyermama Ignoring him is good advice! Plus, he’s not even on any of the apps that I’ve shared them on. 😆
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4 years
I know I’m just a random stranger on the internet, but I mean every word of what I am about to say- If you’re reading this, I hope you know how valued and welcome you are on this planet. We need you here. You are loved. You matter. You belong.
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9 years
Can't we all agree it's time for #PlannedParenthood to be held responsible for the holocaust they've been facilitating?
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