cranky ol’ Auncle Allie
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cranky ol’ Auncle Allie
@turtlesoup.bsky.social
Cartoonist, illustrator, fanperson. Budding professional science writer & hobby naturalist/nature photographer. They/them. http://linktr.ee/alliekleber

Expect lots of bird photos (and sometimes plants, bugs, etc).

GenAI is not welcome here.
Seriously, Senator Warren? That has NEVER been true for huge segments of the population. Capitalism will never provide equitable opportunities, and refusing to recognize that is one of the most out-of-touch things I've ever seen you do.
January 9, 2026 at 9:19 PM
My whole reason for taking those photos is pretty much the desire to share my own joy and awe; I'm so glad it seems to be working! 😘
January 1, 2026 at 1:24 AM
You're welcome to save any of my photos! Just please don't redistribute them.
December 31, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Thank you. ❤️ I didn't have many chances to get outside while I was away, but I made the most of the ones I did. Happy New Year's to you! ❤️
December 31, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Important disclaimer: the owl was photographed from a respectful distance with a good zoom; the photograph was then cropped and edited a bit.
December 31, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Oh absolutely, please be my guest!! ❤️
December 22, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Yeah. I'll warn for gore if I'm sharing with a more general audience, but I do not get it with birders.

Same for birders who complain about/vilify Canada geese, urban wild turkeys, etc.

And I really don't get the ones who don't seem to be particularly environmentally conscientious.
December 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM