Renowned naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela set out to capture images of osprey, now thriving once again across much of our nation. Here’s his report. Climbing a 20-foot-tall, narrow, metal ladder with an armful of expensive camera gear is always a nerve-racking experience. Once I am...
Read MoreLocally, the Dead River Falls are well known, but they aren’t as well known state-wide. Today, Greg Kretovic, author of Waterfalls of Michigan, takes us on a visit. Here is his report. Dead River Falls is a popular destination for local college students and thrill-seekers who...
Read More
Each winter Stan Tekiela makes a pilgrimage to his favorite winter wonderland, Yellowstone National Park. Today, Stan shares with us his encounters with the clever Red Fox. Everything from the tiniest critters to the largest predators inhabits the park, making it one of the few places...
Read More
In contrast to the fresh pink of the spoonbill, the wood stork appears oddly prehistoric. A close relative of the spoonbill and the ibis, this is the only stork native to North America. Fossils of a wood stork (or a “sister” stork—one that is very...
Read MoreStan Tekiela encounters a mink when checking on his purple martin colony. Find out what happened! The other day I was working with my purple martin colony. I have 16 gourd nesting boxes that house 16 families, and at this time of year the babies are...
Read MoreLadona Tornabene, coauthor of Gentle Hikes of Minnesota’s North Shore, talks about the importance of hiking this Fall and addresses concerns about falling when hiking. Fall is an absolutely glorious time for hiking. However, for some people, concern over a different type of fall emerges. According...
Read MoreStoney Point is well known by locals as a great place to head to when the weather is roaring out of the northeast. It’s an ideal spot for watching the lake in her wild moods. When waves are crashing in a good blow, the spray can...
Read MoreLadona Tornabene, coauthor of Gentle Hikes of Minnesota’s North Shore, invites us to make memories on the trail this Fall. The season is upon us—when green yields to gold and red-hot, well, just yields to red. Summer’s blooms will soon bow to autumn’s hues, and I find...
Read More
Naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela thinks that black bears are one of the most exciting creatures to photograph. Here is his report! Standing in the small open meadow, deep in the north woods, my group of photographers and I were enjoying the early morning calmness....
Read MoreIn his book Bird Trivia: Funny, Strange, and Incredible Facts about North American Birds, naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela talks about mysterious and amazing birdsongs. Here are some excerpts for you! The Most Prolific Songster Birds are well known for their amazing songs. The Brown Thrasher is the...
Read More