Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela loves autumn. Here, he 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...
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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...
Read MoreAll around us, nature is full of wonder and mystery, and migration illustrates this well. It’s an amazing natural occurrence that seems simple enough. Birds leave the northern regions in the fall, before the onset of winter. They spend the coldest months farther south, and then return in...
Read MoreBird Trivia: Funny, Strange, and Incredible Facts about North American Birds is Stan Tekiela’s latest book that’s perfect for the entire family. Birds are some of the most beautiful and graceful animals on the planet. It’s truly a wonder to observe their fascinating behaviors. Yet even the...
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Dozens of photographers from around the world have come to Stan Tekiela’s home state of Minnesota to photograph and learn about the life cycle and behaviors of the common loon, the iconic bird of the Northwoods. Here is his report! The common loon (Gavia immer) is...
Read MoreWe are thrilled to announce the publishing of Bird Migration: The Incredible Journey of North American Birds, by naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela. Bird migration is a wondrous occurrence. It captivates our attention beginning in childhood. Where are the birds going? How long will they fly?...
Read MoreWe are excited to announce the publishing of Our Love of Owls, the newest book in the Our Love of Wildlife series, celebrating a selection of the most beloved animals in North America. Each book focuses on a specific type of animal and presents its fascinating lifestyle and...
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