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 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...
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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....
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 MoreSpray Falls might be one of the most dramatic waterfalls that flows into Lake Superior. Greg Kretovic, author of Waterfalls of Michigan, takes us on a visit. Situated along Lake Superior and the towering sandstone cliffs of Pictured Rocks, this falls is a sheer drop into...
Read MoreJoin Katie Berg, author of North Shore Adventures, on a visit to Oberg Mountain, easily one of the most popular short hikes on the entire North Shore. The Oberg Mountain Loop boasts seven different overlooks where you are treated to a variety of views, including overlooks of Moose...
Read MoreKathryn Houghton, author of Little Michigan, takes us on a tour of the village of Empire, the gateway to the Sleeping Dunes National Lakeshore. One of the most popular tourist destinations in the state of Michigan is Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The park, which has...
Read MoreA naturalist with more than 30 years in the field, Stan Tekiela shares with us some fascinating bird trivia. Birds are amazing creatures that have captured the hearts and minds of people everywhere. From their outrageous shapes and colors to their unique behaviors, birds are endlessly...
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