If you really want a champion hibernator you have to look at the Woodchucks, also called Groundhogs. Stan Tekiela tells us all about the Woodchuck and other animals preparing for winter. Winter is upon us and many parts of the country are covered in a blanket...
Read MoreNaturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela observes hundreds of Tundra Swans as they migrate to their nesting areas. Stepping out of the house, I immediately hear a familiar and wonderful sound—one that I only hear at this time of year. It is a high-pitched and smooth...
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Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela makes his case on why Florida is a fantastic place to see all sorts of birds. Let’s hear from him! More than 500 species of birds are found in Florida! That makes it one of the top states where you watch...
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Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Florida Field Guide has been delighting bird-watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Florida features 87 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by...
Read MoreIn this week’s post, wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela introduces us to the meadow vole, a stout little critter with a distinctive short, blunt nose. If you have followed any of my columns over the years, you no doubt know that I love all animals, from...
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Naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela tells us all about releasing orphaned raccoons into the wild. Join him on this journey. It wasn’t easy carrying the oversize dog kennels. The cargo was shifting from side to side, throwing off our balance. Now and then, a tiny...
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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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