Naturalist and photographer Stan Tekiela helps us to discover the world of the amazing snail kite. In the biological world, if you are adapted to a specific habitat or have evolved to feed on a specific kind of food, you are called a species specialist. Conversely,...
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In today’s post, naturalist and photographer Stan Tekiela shares with us the secretive world of the northern goshawk. On a trip to Northern Minnesota for the annual raptor migration, a good friend and licensed raptor bander had captured a juvenile northern goshawk as part of his...
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In today’s post, Stan Tekiela, naturalist and wildlife photographer, observes Blue Jays, flying squirrels, and chipmunks as they prepare for winter. Off in the distance I can hear the familiar scream-like call of a Blue Jay. The sound pierces through the yellow and orange autumn maple...
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In today’s post, Stan Tekiela shares with us his study of a pair of Red-headed Woodpeckers. Recently, I had a wonderful opportunity to study and photograph a pair of Red-headed Woodpeckers nesting in an old tree and feeding their young. All of this happened because a...
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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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In today’s post, Stan Tekiela celebrates the return of Trumpeter Swans, who at one time were nearly wiped out in the lower 48 states. My-oh-my, how times have changed. Over the last 35-plus years, I have witnessed a few amazing changes in nature. It usually takes...
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In today’s post, Stan Tekiela shares with us his observations of Marsh Wrens. Every now and then I’m surprised at something in nature. I get a little thrill when I see something for the first time or learn something new. Recently I was out photographing Red-necked...
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In Wyoming alone there have been more than 400 different kinds of birds recorded throughout the years. This is an impressive number of species for one state! These bird sightings were diligently recorded by hundreds of bird-watchers and have become part of the official state record. In his book...
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In today’s post, Stan Tekiela shares with us the magical, mystical world of sandhill cranes. Even after decades of leading the same trip, I still love going to Nebraska for the annual migration of sandhill cranes. As usual, I had a group of 12 birders/photographers who...
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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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