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Laurel Gale
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When I'm not writing #kidlit, I'm taking #wildlife photos.

https://linktr.ee/laurelgale

ABSOLUTELY NO WORRIES is out now!

#birds #nature
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Laurel Gale @laurelgale.bsky.social · May 6
Hi! I'm a children's author and wildlife photographer.

Follow me for lots of wildlife photos (taken by me!) and kidlit/writing posts.

#birds #nature #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #books #kidlit #WritingCommunity
Laurel Gale: Children's Author and Wildlife Photographer The text is accompanied by five book covers and four wildlife photos.
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Time to make eggnog pumpkin pie in a cookie crust!
November 27, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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A double-crested cormorant.

#birds #nature #wildlife
A double-crested cormorant flying over bronze-hued water. The cormorant is a large brown bird with a hooked bill.
November 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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I'm offering deep discounts on canvas prints right now!

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#wallart #homedecor #birds #wildlife 📷
A screenshot showing a 20x16 inch canvas print of a close-up bobcat portrait for $79. A screenshot showing a 20x16 inch canvas print of two young great horned owls against dark foliage for $79. A screenshot showing a 36 x 24 inch canvas print of a great blue heron standing on a riverbank for $99.
November 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Gotta look sharp for the ladies.

#wildlife
A photo of a male mule deer, lying on a bed of leaf litter and licking his fur.
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Check out that snood! If you were a turkey hen, you'd be impressed.

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#birds #wildlife #nature
A close-up photo of a male wild turkey. The turkey has a long fleshy bit, called a snood, draped over its beak.
November 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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I hate OneDrive.

I had it turned off because I don't want it. It suddenly turned itself on (maybe due to an update?) and proceeded to start uploading all my files.

It also combined files from two different laptops that I don't want combined. Now all my files are a mess.🤬
November 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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I complain about fall and winter a lot, but there are some things I like about the dark, cold months - like the dark eyed juncos that show up.

Here's my favorite junco photo from last year.

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#birds #nature #wildlife 📷
A photo of a small bird with a dark head, white belly, and tan body, perched on the snowy branch of a pine tree.
November 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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I think they're fighting over directions.

#birds #wildlife #nature
A photo of a group of wild turkeys. Some of them have their wings spread as they engage in a minor kerfuffle.
November 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Kingfishers are known for flying away as soon as you try to take a photo, but this female belted kingfisher stayed put.

When she moved her wing, it looked like she was beckoning me to sit beside her.

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#birds #wildlife #nature 📷
A photo of a female belted kingfisher perched on a branch, facing the camera, with one wing stretched out.
November 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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I'm offering deep discounts on canvas prints right now!

laurel-gale.pixels.com

#wallart #homedecor #birds #wildlife 📷
A screenshot showing a 20x16 inch canvas print of a close-up bobcat portrait for $79. A screenshot showing a 20x16 inch canvas print of two young great horned owls against dark foliage for $79. A screenshot showing a 36 x 24 inch canvas print of a great blue heron standing on a riverbank for $99.
November 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Looking for fun #classroom, #library, or home activities?

I've got you covered!

You can download discussion questions, a word search and a simple scavenger hunt activity to go with my picture book ABSOLUTELY NO WORRIES. #kidlit

www.laurelgale.com/2025/11/abso...
Story Time: Absolutely No Worries is available in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook formats. Tips: The back of the book has tips on how kids can handle their worries. Discussion: Download discussion questions for free. Word Search: Download a word search puzzle for free. Scavenger Hunt: Download everything you need for a simple scavenger hunt for free.
November 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Double-crested cormorants.

#birds #nature #wildlife 📷
A photo of a double-crested cormorant flying low over water, where another cormorant is swimming. Cormorants are large brown birds with orange, hooked bills.
November 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Autumn and winter are... fine. They're fine.

But I prefer spring, with blooming flowers, ample sunshine, and lots of cute goslings.

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#birds #wildlife #nature 📷
A photo of a baby Canada goose standing at the edge of a rocky river and bending down to get a drink.
November 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Hello, Handsome!

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A close-up portrait of a male mule deer buck. Very handsome, indeed!
November 23, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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A wild turkey on full display among the autumn leaf litter. There were no hens around, but he was still strutting his stuff and posing for me.

Full res preview, prints, and more images here: laurel-gale.pixels.com/featured/wil...

#birds #wildlife #nature 📷
A male wild turkey with his tail feathers up and his wings extended down, showing off deep brown and golden feathers, against a background of yellow fallen leaves.
November 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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It's another gloomy day here, but here's a gosling photo from spring that I don't think I've shared yet.

#birds #wildlife #nature 📷
A photo of a fluffy yellow gosling walking along the riverbank.
November 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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🎶I'm a little teapot🎶

(black necked stilt, photographed during the summer)

#birds #nature #wildlife
A photo of a black-necked stilt standing in shallow water. With one of its long legs bent and its long, thin beak, it kind of resembles someone doing the little teapot routine.
November 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Rock wrens aren't flashy birds, but I've found them to be extremely photogenic.

Here's one I my favorite captures. (I have a 30" metal print of this one hanging in my living room.)

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#birds #nature #wildlife 📷
A rock wren poses on a rock while looking up. The background is filled with "bokeh balls" produced by sunlight reflecting on the river. The result is a rather glamorous capture of a superstar wren.
October 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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The great horned owls in my area (north central Idaho) frequently nest in rocky areas instead of trees. Here's one of my favorite captures from a couple of summers ago.

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#birds #owls #wildlife 📷
A photo of an adult owl and her owlet, cuddled up together in an opening in a rocky slope. The adult appears to be sleeping, but baby's eyes are wide open.
October 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Sorry for all the promotion, but the holiday season is critical for sales.

If you like wildlife photography, please check out my selection.

And if wildlife photography isn't your thing, please consider buying from one of the other photogs, artists, or crafters promoting stuff here!
November 22, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Autumn and winter are... fine. They're fine.

But I prefer spring, with blooming flowers, ample sunshine, and lots of cute goslings.

laurel-gale.pixels.com/featured/gos...

#birds #wildlife #nature 📷
A photo of a baby Canada goose standing at the edge of a rocky river and bending down to get a drink.
November 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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I'm curious... which do you prefer?

I personally love the close-up detail of the portrait on the left, but I also like how to photo on the right shows the environment and action of the bobcat walking and licking its lips.

More bobcat photos here: laurel-gale.pixels.com/art/bobcat

#wildlife 📷
A close-up photo of a bobcat with beautiful amber eyes. A photo of a bobcat walking toward the camera while lickings its lips.
November 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Looking for fun #classroom, #library, or home activities?

I've got you covered!

You can download discussion questions, a word search and a simple scavenger hunt activity to go with my picture book ABSOLUTELY NO WORRIES. #kidlit

www.laurelgale.com/2025/11/abso...
Story Time: Absolutely No Worries is available in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook formats. Tips: The back of the book has tips on how kids can handle their worries. Discussion: Download discussion questions for free. Word Search: Download a word search puzzle for free. Scavenger Hunt: Download everything you need for a simple scavenger hunt for free.
November 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM