Our solar system consists of the sun and all the objects bound to it by gravity. Only the sun shines with its own light. Other objects in our solar system reflect the light of our sun. Because they are so close to Earth, many appear...
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Their beauty captivates us. Their aerial acrobatics enchant us. Hummingbirds are beloved backyard visitors. They are dainty and elusive. A hummingbird sighting is a remarkable event—worthy of remembering, cherishing, and sharing with others. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela believes that hummingbirds are...
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Each spring in nature there is a lot of tragedy and triumph, heartbreak and happiness, success and failure. As the natural world gets down to the task of replenishment, not all critters will be lucky enough to raise their young. This was painfully obvious to...
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Millions of people have discovered bird-feeding. It’s a simple and enjoyable way to bring the beauty of birds closer to your home. Watching birds at your feeder often leads to a lifetime pursuit of bird identification. The Birds of California Field Guide by Stan Tekiela...
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Identify the Wildflowers of Colorado with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. With this famous field guide by professional nature photographer Don Mammoser and award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and...
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Colorado is a great place for anyone interested in trees. With Stan Tekiela’s Trees of Colorado Field Guide, you’ll be able to quickly identify 71 of the most common trees in Colorado—most of which are native to the state. There’s no need to look through dozens...
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Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Missouri 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 Missouri features 86 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized...
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Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela tells us about the biannual event that takes place in the animal world. Did you know that more than 20 different kinds of animals change their coats? As winter loosens its grip on the northern states and it finally feels...
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While leading a photo workshop in warm and sunny Florida, Stan Tekiela was able to to photograph one of his favorite shorebirds, the American Oystercatcher. American Oystercatcher The sun had just come up, spreading a warm, yellowish glow across the sand and the crashing waves at...
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After a long winter, wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela, like all of us, is excited about spring. Today he tells us about the Western Chorus Frog. Spring is filled with so many cool and interesting natural things. The earth is awaking after a long and frozen sleep....
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