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 birds underwater at speeds fast enough to overtake fish. They have wings capable of carrying them...
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Naturalist and award-winning photographer Stan Tekiela recently had the opportunity to spent some quality time with Long-tailed Weasels. Here is his report. Every now and then I get an opportunity to work with a species that I haven’t experienced much first-hand. These are often rare...
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Butterflies of the South & Southeast, by Jaret C. Daniels, Ph.D., teaches us how to put a name to these beautiful winged creatures. Whether you’re in the backyard, tending to your garden, or out and about, keep this convenient butterfly guide close at hand. Designed for...
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Jonathan Poppele, author of Animal Tracks of the Midwest, shares his tips on how to photograph animal tracks. A good photographic record allows others to see and interpret what you observed, as if they were standing beside you in the field. When we interpret tracks, we...
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With Trees of Pennsylvania by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make tree identification simple, informative, and productive. Learn about 117 species found in the state, organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree’s leaves, then go to the correct section to...
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Beaches are the borders between two vastly different ecosystems. As such, they are teeming with a variety of fascinating life. In her quick guide called Coastal Life of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, Erika Zambello provides tips on how to easily identify seashells, beachcombing finds, and iconic...
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Jim Magnuson, author of Rockhounding & Prospecting – Upper Midwest, tells us about his fascination with the natural world and how rocks became his passion. Hunting for Greenstone on the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan I grew up in a heavily wooded rural setting in northern Illinois...
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Celebrate the lives of common loons with Loons: The Iconic Waterbirds, a collection of photographs and information by award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela. Their stunning beauty inspires us. Their haunting calls fill us with nostalgia. Loons remind us of joyful days at the lake,...
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With its brightly colored flowers, rich soil, and delicious nectar, the garden landscape is a bug’s paradise. It attracts the garden bugs we want to see―like bees, butterflies, and lady beetles―but also the ones we don’t, such as grasshoppers, spider mites, and snails. Narrow your choices...
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Peaceful, relaxing, and inspiring―birding can yield a lifetime of satisfaction. For some, the simple observation of birds is enough to fill them with joy. Others prefer to make it more interactive, striving to see a variety of species and learning to identify them. If you’re...
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