We are thrilled to announce the publishing of Bird Migration: The Incredible Journey of North American Birds, by naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela. Bird migration is a wondrous occurrence. It captivates our attention beginning in childhood. Where are the birds going? How long will they fly?...
Read MoreNaturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela’s latest children’s book Hidden Critters: Can You Spot them All? documents how clever animals are hiding in plain sight. Readers get to see Stan’s best shots of real animals hiding in nature. Here are three examples. The American bullfrog is one of the...
Read MoreMany animals are excellent hiders. They hide while they hunt, and they hide to avoid being hunted. Award-winning wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela is also good at hiding. He hides from animals to take amazing photographs of them! In Hidden Critters: Can You Spot them...
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We are excited to announce the publishing of Our Love of Owls, the newest book in the Our Love of Wildlife series, celebrating a selection of the most beloved animals in North America. Each book focuses on a specific type of animal and presents its fascinating lifestyle and...
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Today, naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela shares with us the fascinating world of the eastern spotted skunk. Some animals command more attention than others. Large, charismatic critters seem to grab all the headlines and attention, while small, unassuming animals go completely unnoticed. The eastern spotted...
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Naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela debunks the myth that wild turkeys are hurting or killing pheasants. It has been a very busy spring. I’ve been traveling extensively and giving numerous presentations to thousands of participants across five states. I really enjoy getting out to meet...
Read MoreIn today’s post, wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela describes his work as a naturalist. Find out more about his important educational work. Most people have some idea of what a naturalist is or does. After all, one of our greatest presidents, Teddy Roosevelt, considered himself a naturalist. Charles...
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Naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela takes us on a journey to photograph wildflowers in the Smokies. Walking down the dirt foot path through an amazing forest filled with towering trees, I have to adjust my tripod and camera that I am carrying over my right...
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To some people, the roadrunner is best known as a fleet-footed cartoon character that is always outsmarting a wily coyote. The Greater Roadrunner is an almost mythical bird to anyone who hasn’t traveled to the American Southwest or lived there. It’s often a bird that you’ve heard about but never...
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Naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela shares with us his knowledge of the black-capped chickadee and other singing birds. There is nothing like spring. Just stand outside for a minute or two and you will hear what I mean. Birds are singing. From all corners of...
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