Many animals are excellent hiders. They hide while they hunt, and they hide to avoid being hunted. Award-winning wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela is also good at hiding. He hides from animals to take amazing photographs of them! In Hidden Critters: Can You Spot them...
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We 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...
Read MoreThe authors of Gentle Hikes of Minnesota’s North Shore invite you to discover the Bagley Nature Area, a beautiful wooded hike rich in maple and oak, featuring Rock Hill, Rock Pond, and Tischer Creek—all nestled amid 55 acres on the University of Minnesota Duluth’s campus. On this...
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Today, naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela shares with us the fascinating world of the eastern spotted skunk. Some animals command more attention than others. Large, charismatic critters seem to grab all the headlines and attention, while small, unassuming animals go completely unnoticed. The eastern spotted...
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Naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela debunks the myth that wild turkeys are hurting or killing pheasants. It has been a very busy spring. I’ve been traveling extensively and giving numerous presentations to thousands of participants across five states. I really enjoy getting out to meet...
Read MoreMinnesota’s North Shore is renowned for its beauty. Picturesque waterfalls, winding rivers, rocky landscapes, and, of course, Lake Superior attract visitors from across the Midwest. With Gentle Hikes of Minnesota’s North Shore, there’s no need to fill your backpack with gear or plan an overnight...
Read MoreIn today’s post, wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela describes his work as a naturalist. Find out more about his important educational work. Most people have some idea of what a naturalist is or does. After all, one of our greatest presidents, Teddy Roosevelt, considered himself a naturalist. Charles...
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Naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela takes us on a journey to photograph wildflowers in the Smokies. Walking down the dirt foot path through an amazing forest filled with towering trees, I have to adjust my tripod and camera that I am carrying over my right...
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In today’s post, naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela tells us more about the wood stork, one of the amazing birds that call Florida home. I get to see, study, and photograph a lot of interesting birds every year. This past winter, I spent some time...
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In today’s post, naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela shares with us his knowledge of Manatees, Florida’s gentle giants. I am continuing with my exploration of the wonders of Florida by taking a closer look at the Florida Manatee. Also known as the West Indian Manatee...
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