Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela takes us on an outing to capture the beauty of a blue jay. I’d been waiting and planning to capture a very specific image for over three weeks. I put a fair amount of time and effort into making sure...
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In today's post, naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela talks to us about the North American beaver. Find out more about this amazing semi-aquatic animal. Walking on gravel in the dark, I was trying not to make any noise. I could kind of see where I was...
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Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela talks to us about Grebes rushing and dancing on the water. When I was young, I watched The Wonderful World of Disney on Sunday evenings. Every now and then, the show would air a short video clip, set to classical...
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Naturalist and wildlife photographer par excellence, Stan Tekiela, talks about his latest trip to Alaska and his encounters with grizzly bears. Every trip I take to Alaska is special. When it comes to wilderness and wildlife, Alaska is the real deal. This year’s trip was no...
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In today’s post, naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela talks about the super moth visiting our gardens this time of year. Late summer brings an amazing insect to flower gardens across the United States. It is the Sphinx Moth, also called the Hawk Moth or Hummingbird...
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Naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela just returned from Alaska with many new tales and fabulous photography. Here is his first report. I go to Alaska every year for a variety of reasons: the wildlife, the amazing adventures, and the chance to connect with the mountains. This year...
Read MoreRenowned 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...
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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...
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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....
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Dozens of photographers from around the world have come to Stan Tekiela’s home state of Minnesota to photograph and learn about the life cycle and behaviors of the common loon, the iconic bird of the Northwoods. Here is his report! The common loon (Gavia immer) is...
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