Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela shares his knowledge about the intimidating Great Golden Digger Wasp. Follow along! There are plenty of super-cool things to see in nature. For instance, I was working in my yard when I heard what sounded like a huge insect flying...
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Halloween is approaching! Today, we share a selection of books that will make the spooky season a treat for you—from the safety of your living room. If you like a creepy book with much imagination, Shadows in the Asylum by D.A. Stern is a blend of chills and mystery....
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Recently, Stan Tekiela spent time photographing a pair of Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) with six little cygnets. Today he shares with us his thoughts. This Trumpeter Swan family was not in a wilderness setting but in a suburban backyard pond. Wow, have things changed. First,...
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Julia Rutland, author of Eggs: 50 Tried & True Recipes, shares her recipe for Amaretti with us. We made the cookies, and they were yummy! This simple cookie has a bold yet enticing almond flavor that comes from the extract rather than the almond flour. The...
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When leading a wildlife photography workshop to capture images of the American Black Bear (Ursus americanus), Stan Tekiela experienced a cuteness overload. Read Stan’s account and discover the fantastic pictures he has to share. Over three and half days, we saw many mother bears with...
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As we told you recently in our blog, The Time for Ghostly Tales is Just Around the Corner! We have three more books that will give you goosebumps during the upcoming spooky season. In The Mysterious North Shore of Lake Superior, read chilling stories about...
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Attracting birds to your backyard has never been easier than with our series of six pocket-size guides. Few backyard guests are more exciting to behold than the Woodpecker with its splash of red on black and white. And what can capture a bird-watcher’s attention like...
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It’s time to get ready for ghostly tales, and we have just the books for you. We are celebrating the upcoming Halloween season with a GIVEAWAY of one book of your choice! (Enter at the end of this page.) Horror fans will delight in these terrifying tales...
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Their beauty strikes us. Their mystique enchants us. Wolves, coyotes, and foxes are beloved, appreciated, and misunderstood. A sighting in nature is rare, which serves to enhance our fascination with these magnificent animals. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela believes that wolves, coyotes, and foxes...
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Julia Rutland, author of Eggs: 50 Tried & True Recipes, shares with us her recipe for Baked Eggs with Spinach, Tomatoes, and Ham. We tried it, and so should you! INGREDIENTS Vegetable cooking spray 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 large shallot, minced, or 1⁄4 cup minced onion1...
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