Stan Tekiela has been spending a lot of time improving the habitat on his 30-acre lake property, with the goal to provide nesting opportunities for as many bird species as possible. Since he put up a great horned owl nesting platform three years ago, lo...
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Stan Tekiela shares with us why the double-crested cormorant is an example of a bird species that’s disliked by many people. See if he can change your mind! We people love to assign blame or shame, no matter the situation, and this includes our view of...
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Get to know the wild side of Texas! Critters of Texas is a wildlife pocket guide for children that’s informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 63 critters of the Lone Star State. If an animal is in...
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Bird-watching in West Virginia is even more enjoyable with Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of West Virginia Field Guide. In springtime, lots of birds visit West Virginia backyards and beyond! The easy-to-use Birds of West Virginia Field Guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information, helps...
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New England is a great place for anyone interested in trees. With the Trees of New England Field Guide, you’ll be able to quickly identify 117 of the most common trees in New England—most of which are native to the region. This guide also includes a number...
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Critters of Arizona is a wildlife pocket guide for children that’s informative, concise, and easy to use. Biologist Alex Troutman presents each species with a professional-quality photograph that’s paired with such neat-to-know details as habitat, range, and preferred food sources. Illustrations of critter tracks complement...
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Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Washington Field Guide has delighted bird-watchers for many years. Now, the award-winning author has written The Kids' Guide to Birds of Washington, the perfect bird identification guide for children and grandchildren! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Washington is a fun, easy-to-use guide...
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Critters of Massachusetts is the kids’ wildlife pocket guide that’s informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 63 critters of the Bay State. If an animal is in this book, it’s found in Massachusetts. Each species is showcased...
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Stan Tekiela loves the diversity found in nature. He also really loves the rule breakers—the critters that don’t seem to follow the rules that we people think they should. Here is the story of what Stan encountered while leading a workshop to photograph black bears...
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The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, Earth-friendly place. These most-welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yards into perfect habitats that attract them and, more importantly, help them thrive by landscaping with...
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