After a long winter, wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela wonders if the groundhog, also known as the woodchuck, will announce more of the same or if spring is just around the corner. For the woodchuck, spring is a wonderful time. So, let’s take a look at...
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Children are never too young to begin learning about and appreciating nature. That’s the idea behind our new Nature Baby series of board books—currently exemplified in four books. Find out more about these titles and share the fascinating world of nature with infants, toddlers, and...
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In her book Oregon Day Trips by Theme, Stacy McCullough helps readers to discover the state’s unique attractions―beaches, waterfalls, lighthouses, museums, and more. Today we take a look at five waterfalls in the Beaver State. Oregon is home to hundreds of waterfalls, and waterfall hikes (and photography) are practically...
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Arizona is a great place for anyone interested in trees. With Trees of Arizona Field Guide, you’ll be able to quickly identify 135 of the most common trees in Arizona—most of which are native to the state. Catcall Acacia This guide also includes a number of...
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Julia Rutland's book Honey features 50 recipes―from drinks to desserts to entrées―for cooks who enjoy great flavor. Today we share a recipe for Honey Spiced Tea that you can enjoy this winter. Around the globe, honey is considered a treasure. Throughout human history, honey has been a...
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Stan Tekiela met a true wildlife superhero who has studied the not-so-common Common Tern. Stan met with Fred Strand, who monitors and manages habitat for the only Common Tern colonies in the Great Lakes area. Every now and then, I meet a true wildlife superhero—you know,...
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Bees are some of the most charismatic pollinating insects and have captured the hearts and minds of many gardeners, farmers, conservationists, and naturalists. In the last 10 years, interest in native bees and pollinators has significantly increased, and pollinator observation and photography are both growing hobbies....
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Make bird-watching in Georgia even more enjoyable with Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Georgia Field Guide. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in your area. This handy book features 146 species of Georgia birds organized by color...
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Make bird-watching in Virginia even more fun and enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s Birds of Virginia Field Guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in your area. This handy book features 146...
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Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela visits Yellowstone National Park often. In today’s post, he tells us about the struggle to survive in winter and how, in nature, nothing goes to waste. Here is his report. The bison turned quickly, ready to charge. The two feet...
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