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

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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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Bald eagle, digital drawing based on two of my photos (one for the body and a different one for the head).

#birds
A drawing of a bald eagle in flight, with its beak open as it calls out, against an orange background.
January 5, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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When raptors walk, they always look like they're running late and stressed about it, and maybe they forgot to turn off the oven before they left.

#birds #wildlife #nature
A photo of a red-tailed hawk walking on a rocky riverbank.
January 5, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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American white pelican, digital drawing based on one of my photos.

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A drawing of an American white pelican as it prepares to land, with its wings stretched up and forward and its feet extended down.
January 4, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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It's another gray and rainy day, but here's a bit of sunshine from last spring.

#birds #nature #wildlife
A photo of a fluffy yellow gosling on some grass, with another gosling in the background.
January 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Here's an osprey from the summer. Just three months until they return!

#birds #nature #wildlife
A photo of an osprey as it takes flight from a branch.
January 3, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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This American kestrel wants to make sure that everyone who visits the Idaho birding trail sees at least one cool bird.

#birds #wildlife #nature
A photo of an American kestrel perched on a sign that reads "Idaho Birding Trail."
January 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Okay, that's enough winter. Can we move on to spring now?
January 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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And I saw lots of great birds in 2025 - great horned owl nests, goslings, killdeer chicks, bald eagles with freshly caught fish, super chill turkey vultures, and more.

It was a good year!

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#owls #birds #wildlife
A photo of a juvenile great horned owl on the ground, partially framed by green leaves.
January 1, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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I also enjoyed watching skunks in 2025. I found two dens with cute little skunk kits.

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A photo of a mama skunk looking at her baby.
January 1, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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I saw a lot of great wildlife in 2025. I think this bobcat was probably my favorite.

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A close-up photo of a bobcat looking toward the camera.
January 1, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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My New Year's resolution is to avoid becoming a zombie.

I've made this resolution a few times before, and I'm proud to say that I've been pretty success so far.

#NewYear2026 #NewYearsResolution
January 1, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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Just a sweet little sparrow. I think it's a song sparrow.

#birds #wildlife #nature
A photo of a brown streaked bird perched on some leafy vines.
December 31, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Heading west.

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A photo of a belted kingfisher perched on a highway sign that reads "West."
December 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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It's not even January yet, and I'm already getting impatient for spring.

Here's a drawing I've been working on.

#wildlife #nature
A drawing of a fawn leaping into the air, against a floral background, done in a simple pastel style with dark outlines.
December 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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double-crested cormorant

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A photo of a double-crested cormorant swimming on dark water. The cormorant's dark brown feathers blend into the dark water, but the lighter feathers on its chest and neck, along with its large orange bill, stand out.
December 29, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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It was cold this morning, and there wasn't much wildlife out, but I did spot this cute little bewick's wren.

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A photo of a small bird with a long tail and a thin beak, perched on the branch of an evergreen.
December 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Hello, beautiful!

(red-tailed hawk)

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A photo of a red-tailed hawk standing on a rock surrounded by tall yellow grass, with its back to the camera but looking over its shoulder.
December 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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This Christmas, ABSOLUTELY NO WORRIES joined @laurelgale.bsky.social's Robots Don't Make You Go to Bed as favorite books in our house. Can't wait to try out the scavenger hunt, the word search, and the discussion activity.
#kidlit
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I had so much time just now doing story time at the Lewiston Library.

I read ABSOLUTELY NO WORRIES, and then we did a scavenger hunt.

If you'd like to host your own story time and scavenger hunt, you'll find everything you need here: www.laurelgale.com/2025/11/abso...

#kidlit #libraries #books
ABSOLUTELY NO WORRIES Activities Perfect for your classroom or library! 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. “Bright colors and whimsical details abound in this tongue-in-cheek picture book that tackles the subject of anxiety with humor and grace.” – Foreword Reviews
December 26, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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I used this fawn as a reference for this drawing. I like the pose so much. laurel-gale.pixels.com/featured/jum...

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A photo of a fawn with big ears as it leaps into the air.
December 26, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Here's a barn swallow fledgling from the summer.

I took this photo from inside a building. The fledgling was just outside the window, with its parents watching from nearby.

#birds #nature #wildlife
A photo of a bird with a big, frowny beak, perched on a twig and looking back over its shoulder toward the camera.
December 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Merry Christmas!
A drawing of a red-nosed reindeer with the text "Merry Christmas"
December 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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It looks like the downy woodpecker snagged a treat!

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A photo of of a small black and white woodpecker with a red spot on the back of its head, clinging to the side of a tree where it has chiseled out a bit of a hole. The woodpecker has something in its beak, possibly a grub of some sort. Yum!
December 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Don't you just love it when the dark-eyed juncos pose for you?

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A photo of a cute sparrow perched on an evergreen.
December 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Here's my favorite flying deer photo. This is a mule deer fawn from a couple of summers ago. It was grazing with its mom. Mom moved on, and this cute fawn hurried to keep up.

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#wildlife #nature 📷
A photo of a fawn with big ears as it leaps into the air.
December 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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The deer are practicing flying!

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A photo of a mule deer buck with all four legs in the air as it runs.
December 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM