In today’s post, naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela tells us about a young white-tailed deer with piebaldism. Every now and then nature comes up with a rare or unusual condition. I ran across one of these recently when I had a chance to spend some...
Read More
Loons have fascinated people for thousands of years. The striking black-and-white breeding plumage and deep red eyes of the Common Loon befit its elegance and grace. Loons are physically amazing, with large, powerful feet that propel the bird underwater at speeds fast enough to overtake fish. They have wings capable...
Read More
Lisa Crayford, author of Waterfalls of Minnesota and an accomplished photographer, shares with us her tips for taking great photographs of waterfalls. Here is a summary of the basics. Tripod: You’ll need a sturdy tripod because you can’t hold a camera sufficiently steady when using slow shutter speeds. Be...
Read More
Stargazing is among the most peaceful and inspiring outdoor activities. Jonathan Poppele, author of award-winning Night Sky: A Field Guide to the Constellations, helps us take a look at Taurus, one of the Constellations of the Zodiac. For thousands of years, people have looked skyward and seen shapes within the...
Read More
In today’s post, naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela talks to us about the hibernation of bears and other mammals. At this time of year, everyone seems to be thinking about staying indoors, eating good food, and watching movies. This would be the human version of...
Read More
Today we invite you to join us on a photo tour of the Twin Cities. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area is considered the Midwest’s cultural, entertainment, and commercial capital. Despite being widely known for its bone-chilling winter weather, the Twin Cities is one of the most livable, vibrant,...
Read More
In today’s post, wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela shares with us his fascination with Southern Flying Squirrels. As a naturalist/biologist, I am interested in all aspects of nature. I am just as fascinated by the plants as I am with the insects. I am also thrilled by...
Read More
In today’s post, Mike Link and Kate Crowley share with us how ethnic festivals can be a great way for grandparents to bond with their grandchildren. As grandparents, it is likely we are only two, three, or four generations removed from those who immigrated to the United...
Read More
Naturalist and photographer Stan Tekiela helps us to discover the world of the amazing snail kite. In the biological world, if you are adapted to a specific habitat or have evolved to feed on a specific kind of food, you are called a species specialist. Conversely,...
Read More