Naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela shares how he captured the ultrasonic sounds of the bat in flight. As I turn off the main paved road onto the dirt mountain road, my headlights sweep across the rouged, rocky nighttime landscape. With each switchback I gain altitude,...
Read MoreAdventure Publications will soon have a book about bats. We have asked the author of Bat Basics: An Introduction to the Life of Bats in the United States & Canada & Their Many Benefits, Karen Krebbs, to share with us how it all started. Here...
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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...
Read MoreThe California Condor is perhaps one of the most endangered birds in North America. Considered a new world vulture, it is the largest land bird in the continent. Soaring on huge wings that stretch out 9–10 feet, the condor looks more like a small airplane...
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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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