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 📷

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...

More turkey drama. laurel-gale.pixels.com/featured/wil... #birds #nature #wildlife 📷

female and male American kestrels #birds #wildlife #nature

Psst... you can get this as a puzzle for 25% off today (Nov 20). laurel-gale.pixels.com/featured/wil...

I've taken a lot of great blue heron photos, but this is still one of my favorites. It was a cold day, and the heron's feathers were fluffed up, likely for insulation. Full res preview + prints here: laurel-gale.pixels.com/featured/gre... #birds #wildlife 📷

I've made this photo available as a puzzle You can get it for 25% off today (Nov 20). My other puzzles and some other items like totes are also 25% off today. See the link in the post below. #birds #nature #wildlife #gifts 📷

It's always nice to see a great blue heron. #birds #wildlife #nature 📷

Yes, this is a real photo. This is how turkeys fight, biting each other's heads and pushing against each other. Nature is amazing. And kind of weird.

This is the expression of someone who regrets every decision that led him to this point. #birds #wildlife #nature 📷

Great blue herons are beautiful birds... but do you think they're prettier against a golden or dark background? (You can see the full resolution preview and more of my heron photos here: laurel-gale.pixels.com/art/great+bl...) #birds #wildlife #nature 📷

If you happen to be in the Moscow, Idaho, area, stop by Book People of Moscow this evening. I'll be there at 7:00 to read my new picture book ABSOLUTELY NO WORRIES, host some kids' activities, sign books, and chat! bookpeopleofmoscow.com/event/2025-1... #BookSky #books #picturebooks #idaho #kidlit

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 📷

Someone saw all the movies about evil dolls and teddy bears and thought, "Hey, that's a good idea."

What I love most about wildlife photography is that it's not just an image. It's a moment in time. If you ever want to know more about the story behind one of my photographs, just ask me. 📷

If you're already sick of cold and gloomy weather, bring a little spring joy inside with a wildlife print. Check out my collection here: laurel-gale.pixels.com #wildlife #birds #nature 📷

I call this "Hungry Bobcat" because the bobcat is licking its lips. I suspect the bobcat actually just finished a meal. I want to make it clear that I did NOT bait this bobcat. I was just lucky to see it on the trail ahead of me. laurel-gale.pixels.com/featured/hun... #wildlife #nature 📷

Check out that snood! If you were a turkey hen, you'd be impressed. laurel-gale.pixels.com/featured/wil... #birds #wildlife #nature

Squirrels always look so earnest. #wildlife #nature

Have you ever seen wild turkeys fight? These two toms went at it for a long time while the other turkeys (uh, and I) watched. Prints and full resolution preview here: laurel-gale.pixels.com/featured/wil... #birds #wildlife #nature 📷

female and male American kestrels #birds #wildlife #nature

Can I take a moment to gush about Anne Wilsdorf's amazing artwork in ABSOLUTELY NO WORRIES? 😍 It's kind of a tricky book to illustrate because so much happens in Emma's head - but she did a brilliant job. astrapublishinghouse.com/product/abso... #kidlit #books #BookSky #picturebooks

A double-crested cormorant looking nice against the fall foliage. #birds #wildlife #nature

I photographed this heron in this spot but wasn't happy with the shot. When I went back the next day, the heron was there again. It's always nice when the wildlife is willing to do a re-shoot. #birds #nature #wildlife

I'm going to be real - publishing is hard. If you're not huge (and I'm definitely not), you can feel invisible. Any support helps! Buying a book is one option, but you can also help by leaving a review, sharing on social media, or requesting from your library. #BookSky #books #kidlit #picturebooks

Do you think this red-tailed hawk knew how gorgeous it was? Full-resolution preview and prints here: laurel-gale.pixels.com/featured/por... #birds #nature #wildlife 📷

The Goodreads giveaway is over, but you can still get your hands on ABSOLUTELY NO WORRIES for free by requesting it from your library! #books #kidlit #library

A great blue heron at sunset. #wildlife #nature #birds

If you're already sick of cold and gloomy weather, bring a little spring joy inside with a wildlife print. Check out my collection here: laurel-gale.pixels.com #wildlife #birds #nature 📷

What do you think he's saying? #wildlife #nature

I offer two prints with "hungry" in the title: Hungry Gosling and Hungry Bobcat. Which do you prefer? laurel-gale.pixels.com/art/hungry #birds #wildlife #nature 📷

When there's not a lot around to photograph, I can always count on the local wild turkeys. #birds #wildlife #nature

Just passing through. #birds #nature #wildlife

Can I take a moment to gush about Anne Wilsdorf's amazing artwork in ABSOLUTELY NO WORRIES? 😍 It's kind of a tricky book to illustrate because so much happens in Emma's head - but she did a brilliant job. astrapublishinghouse.com/product/abso... #kidlit #books #BookSky #picturebooks

Great blue herons are beautiful birds... but do you think they're prettier against a golden or dark background? (You can see the full resolution preview and more of my heron photos here: laurel-gale.pixels.com/art/great+bl...) #birds #wildlife #nature 📷

I have seen bluer birds, but I'm not sure I've seen greater birds. #birds #nature #wildlife 📷

The Goodreads giveaway is over, but you can still get your hands on ABSOLUTELY NO WORRIES for free by requesting it from your library! #books #kidlit #library

Luna hasn't seen Buffy the Vampire Slayer, so I'm watching it with her. (Luna is my dog.)

Yes, he's missing part of one ear -- but mule deer have such big ears that they can spare a little. He's still a handsome fellow. #wildlife #nature 📷

I was just reading about how many smartphone cameras now automatically apply gen A-I, often with horrible results. It makes me really glad I use a dedicated DSLR camera. It's heavy and bulky (especially with the long lens I use), but I control the images.

Why, yes, I am selling a 2026 Bird Calendar! www.zazzle.com/collections/... #birds #nature #wildlife #BNSM 📷

Do you think this red-tailed hawk knew how gorgeous it was? Full-resolution preview and prints here: laurel-gale.pixels.com/featured/por... #birds #nature #wildlife 📷

To everyone who follows me for my bird photos - sorry about all the posts about my new picture book! Please accept this heron as my apology. #birds #wildlife #nature📷

ABSOLUTELY NO WORRIES is officially out in the world! Now I need your help! Anything you do to support this book makes a difference. Please consider: -requesting it at your library -writing a review -buying a copy astrapublishinghouse.com/product/abso... #books #kidlit #BookSky #library

Writing Tip: I like to pull out my WIP and read my notes BEFORE I take a shower, work out, clean, take the dog on a walk, etc. I can think about my WIP while I'm doing other tasks, and when I'm done, I can type out everything I'd already "written" in my head. #writing

The double-crested cormorants have arrived for winter, and they are looking FABULOUS! #birds #nature #wildlife

I think I must be part bear because I just want to hibernate. And drink hot cocoa. Do bears drink hot cocoa?

I offer two prints with "hungry" in the title: Hungry Gosling and Hungry Bobcat. Which do you prefer? laurel-gale.pixels.com/art/hungry #birds #wildlife #nature 📷