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Black Vultures, While not Popular, are Really Cool Birds

Posted on June 30, 2020
in Birds, Nature, Nature Smart, Stan Tekiela, wildlife
by Liliane Opsomer

Stan Tekiela, wildlife photographer and naturalist, conveys his fascination with a much-ignored bird, the Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus). It seems that a lot of people are only interested in the glamorous or top-tier species of mammals and birds. For example, no one seems to be interested...

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A Look at the American Woodcock

Posted on June 9, 2020
in Birds, Nature, Nature Smart, wildlife
by Liliane Opsomer

Stan Tekiela, naturalist and wildlife photographer par excellence, takes a look at the American Woodcock. We at Adventure Publications hope all our readers and their loved ones remain healthy and safe. Without intending to trivialize the current crisis, we will continue to post positive stories...

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A Closer Look at Chorus Frogs

Posted on May 19, 2020
in Nature, Nature Smart, wildlife
by Liliane Opsomer

Stan Tekiela shares with us his knowledge about Chorus Frogs and urges us not to release pets into the wild. We at Adventure Publications hope all our readers and their loved ones remain healthy and safe. Without intending to trivialize the current crisis, we will...

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Find out what Makes Ospreys such Unique Raptors

Posted on April 21, 2020
in Birds, Nature, Nature Smart, Stan Tekiela, wildlife
by Liliane Opsomer

Stan Tekiela recently led a photography tour in Southern Florida. Here are his observations on the Ospreys he saw in the Sunshine State. We at Adventure Publications hope all our readers and their loved ones, remain healthy and safe. Without intending to trivialize the current...

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The Return of Horned Larks Is a Sure Sign of Spring

Posted on March 31, 2020
in Birds, Nature, Nature Smart, Stan Tekiela, wildlife
by Liliane Opsomer

Stan Tekiela, naturalist and wildlife photographer, tells us that Horned Larks are among the first birds to return in spring. Find out who else is on the move! Migration is often the hallmark of spring. Horned Larks, medium-size birds of open country, are some of...

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Are Great Horned Owls Hooting in Your Backyard?

Posted on March 3, 2020
in Birds, Nature, Nature Smart, Stan Tekiela, wildlife
by Liliane Opsomer

At this time of year, Stan Tekiela gets a lot of emails and texts from people reporting they are hearing an owl hooting outside their windows at night. While many enjoy the sound, others complain that they can’t get to sleep. Either way, chances are,...

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Blue Spots in the Snow: Could it be the Cottontail Rabbit?

Posted on February 21, 2020
in Nature, Nature Smart, Stan Tekiela
by Liliane Opsomer

Stan Tekiela tells us why, in late winter and early spring, he usually starts to see blue snow. That’s right, blue snow. Or more accurately, blue spots in the snow. If you have walked the woods at this time of year you may have seen...

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Fun Facts About North American Birds

Posted on February 18, 2020
in Birds, Nature, Nature Smart, Stan Tekiela, wildlife
by Liliane Opsomer

Stan Tekiela, author of Bird Trivia: Funny, Strange, and Incredible Facts about North American Birds, shares with us some more funny, strange, and incredible facts about birds of North America. Birds are amazing creatures that have captured the hearts and minds of people everywhere. From their outrageous...

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Winter is a Challenging Time for Birds

Posted on February 4, 2020
in Birds, Nature, Nature Smart, Stan Tekiela, wildlife
by Liliane Opsomer

Winter poses several challenges for birds. Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela talks about the hardships our feathered friends encounter. Scarce food supplies and limited water are just a few obvious challenges to winter survival for nearly all birds. Extremely cold temperatures, strong winds, driving...

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Eastern Skunk Cabbage

Eastern Skunk Cabbage, Unsung Hero of the Plant World

Posted on December 27, 2019
in Nature, Nature Smart, Stan Tekiela
by Liliane Opsomer

Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela introduces us to the Eastern Skunk Cabbage, a cool and unsung hero in the plant world.  Skunk Cabbage in Central Wisconsin Some people are mainly interested in large animals such as deer, elk, or bears. These mega-fauna are a very popular...

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