Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela observed the gathering of thousands of Purple Martins for an evening roost before migrating south. Here is his report! I am no stranger to traveling hundreds or even thousands of miles to see, study, and document some of nature’s most...
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Whether you are planning a feast or simply looking for an easy meal for your family, the cookbooks in Adventure Publications’ Nature’s Favorite Foods series have all you need for fall gatherings—and the upcoming holidays. Every season has its special beauty, and autumn is no exception....
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With Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Southeast, by acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels, you can plan your landscape to invite beloved backyard visitors to your garden. Today we take a look at five beautiful wildflowers of the Southeast. Northern Spicebush This attractive,...
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Each year, photographers from around the world book time with Stan Tekiela for a Common Loon photo workshop and tour. He takes them out to photograph the Common Loons (Gavia immer) from his customized boat. Today he tells us about his latest adventure. Every day in...
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Animal Tracks of the Midwest is a field guide to Midwestern animal tracks of more than 95 mammal species, plus common birds and reptiles, designed for quick and easy identification. You’ve seen animal tracks while hiking, camping, or even in your backyard. Now learn what made...
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Fishing is a perfect outdoors activity for all ages and skill levels, and the Great Lakes State is an angler’s paradise. Reel in your catches, and make identifying those fish a snap. To accomplish this, Fish of Michigan is indeed your must-have resource. Now in...
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With the Wildflowers of Wisconsin Field Guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and productive. Today we join Stan in looking at 5 of the 200 Wildflowers of Wisconsin. Join us! Also called Bluebell, the Harebell, one of...
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In her book, Michigan Day Trips by Theme, Michigander Kathryn Houghton leads you to the fun, the fascinating, and the downright unusual. Her book is packed with more than 300 of the Great Lakes State’s top spots for entertainment and enjoyment. Discover the state’s unique attractions: beaches, dunes, islands,...
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Kids will enjoy learning bout Birds in Colorado with Stan Tekiela’s book The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Colorado. It is a great family activity. Take your kids outdoors and try to spot and name the birds! In the book, each bird gets a beautiful full-color photograph and a full...
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In her book Oregon Day Trips by Theme, Stacy McCullough helps readers to discover the state’s unique attractions―beaches, caves, lighthouses, museums, and more. Today we take a look at the picturesque beaches of Oregon. From beaches with huge sea stacks looming just offshore to rock-strewn beaches with agates, jade,...
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