Naturalist 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 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...
Read MoreWe are excited to announce Christie Gove-Berg’s latest children’s book, Greta the Great Horned Owl, which will be out in the spring of 2019. In celebration of the release, we are launching a GIVEAWAY. But first, let me tell you more about this amazing true story...
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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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Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela talks to us about Grebes rushing and dancing on the water. When I was young, I watched The Wonderful World of Disney on Sunday evenings. Every now and then, the show would air a short video clip, set to classical...
Read MoreRenowned naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela set out to capture images of osprey, now thriving once again across much of our nation. Here’s his report. Climbing a 20-foot-tall, narrow, metal ladder with an armful of expensive camera gear is always a nerve-racking experience. Once I am...
Read MoreIn his book Bird Trivia: Funny, Strange, and Incredible Facts about North American Birds, naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela talks about mysterious and amazing birdsongs. Here are some excerpts for you! The Most Prolific Songster Birds are well known for their amazing songs. The Brown Thrasher is the...
Read MoreA naturalist with more than 30 years in the field, Stan Tekiela shares with us some fascinating bird trivia. Birds are amazing creatures that have captured the hearts and minds of people everywhere. From their outrageous shapes and colors to their unique behaviors, birds are endlessly...
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