Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela argues that blackbirds should get more respect. Blackbirds always seem to get a bad rap. As the late Rodney Dangerfield was fond of saying, “They get no respect” in the bird world. I, for one, would argue that the blackbirds...
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The Kids’ Guide to Birds of California by Stan Tekiela is a fun, easy-to-use guide for anyone interested in seeing and identifying birds. As a child, Stan spent hours of enjoyment watching birds come to a wooden feeder that his father built in their backyard. The...
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Want to get your kids interested in bird-watching? Adventure Publications editor, dad, and bird nerd Brett Ortler gives you his tried-and-true tips. Start with the Backyard One of the perks of bird-watching as a hobby is its convenience—when you set up bird feeders, you can bring the...
Read MoreBeautiful birds are everywhere and wether you are a beginner enjoying your newly-found hobby, or one of the 47 million seasoned birders in the United States, we are sure that you will enjoy our GIVEAWAY for bird lovers. We celebrate the joy that birds bring to...
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I’m often asked which bird is my favorite. This is much like asking a parent to choose a favorite child. I often answer this question by stating that whatever bird I am studying or photographing at the time is my favorite. The truth is, I’ve...
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Sometimes it’s hard to get kids outdoors, but bird-watching is a perfect solution. In this age of smartphones, social media, and video games, there’s plenty to do from home. But we want our children to breathe fresh air, to exercise, to connect with nature. Luckily,...
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Today, Stan Tekiela, author of Backyard Birds: Welcomed Guests at Our Gardens and Feeders, talks to us about the relationship between birds and plants. Often the most complex relationship between birds and nature is right in front of us, but we don’t see it. For example, Blue...
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We are so excited about Backyard Birds and want to share a bit about it with all of our birding buddies. Stan Tekiela’s Backyard Birds: Welcomed Guests at Our Gardens and Feeders highlights the simple joys of bird-watching. It really is one of life’s great pastimes. Seeing a colorful friend...
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