Their beauty strikes us. Their mystique enchants us. Wolves, coyotes, and foxes are beloved, appreciated, and misunderstood. A sighting in nature is rare, which serves to enhance our fascination with these magnificent animals. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela believes that wolves, coyotes, and foxes...
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Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela introduces us to grebes. Find out more! The wide diversity of birds on Earth should be a reminder to us all that the natural world is a place where life takes all shapes, colors, and forms. I was reminded of...
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Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of the Carolinas 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 the Carolinas features 86 of the most common and important birds to know, with species...
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It seems like there are as many different strategies employed for a bird’s survival as there are species of birds. Think about all the different things a bird must do just to survive. These include a wide range of nesting and feeding strategies. This fact...
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Hummingbirds are New World birds found only in North, Central, and South America. These tiny flying jewels were unknown to Europeans until settlement, and the wide variety of hummers must have mystified the early ornithologists. Even today, it’s not clear why there are so many...
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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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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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