In today’s post, naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela tells us more about the wood stork, one of the amazing birds that call Florida home. I get to see, study, and photograph a lot of interesting birds every year. This past winter, I spent some time...
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Stan Tekiela shares with us the amazing natural phenomena happening each spring in South Central Nebraska, when millions of snow geese—and half a million sandhill cranes—gather. A magnificent natural event happens each spring along a very special river in South Central Nebraska. The Platte River starts...
Read MoreStan Tekiela, author of The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Minnesota, tells us how to attract birds to your garden, with the right bird feeder. To get more birds to visit your yard, an easy way to invite them is to put out a bird feeder. Bird...
Read MoreWe are excited to announce that The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Minnesota, a children’s book, by naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela won an honorable mention in the National Outdoor Book Awards. The NOBA review: This pocket-sized book is the perfect guide for budding bird watchers. Bird...
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In today’s post, naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela shares with us his knowledge of Manatees, Florida’s gentle giants. I am continuing with my exploration of the wonders of Florida by taking a closer look at the Florida Manatee. Also known as the West Indian Manatee...
Read MoreMichigan is a fantastic place to see all sorts of birds, and birding is a wonderful yearlong activity the entire family can enjoy. There are more than 400 species of birds in Michigan, making it one of the top places to watch an incredible variety of birds. There is...
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Naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela shares with us the astonishing behavior of the American Dipper. Find out more about this aquatic songbird. At first look, the American Dipper might not seem like a very interesting bird. It’s a stocky, dull gray bird with a short black bill. While...
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We are excited to announce the publishing of Wild Birds, the newest wildlife appreciation book by naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela. With more than 900 different kinds of birds in the United States and Canada, bird-watchers across the continent bear witness to plenty of incredible species....
Read MoreLaugh while you learn about baby animals with Stan Tekiela’s newest book Whose Baby Butt? From fuzzy to feathery, baby animal butts are the silliest sights in nature. This hilarious book is the perfect companion to Whose Butt?, an acclaimed picture book by the same...
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Stan shares with us his knowledge and fascination for the Virginia Opossum. Stan thinks it is one of the coolest critters ever. What do you think? One of the coolest critters around is perhaps one of the least understood and, therefore, one of the least liked...
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