In 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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Naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela shares with us the astonishing behavior of the American Dipper. Find out more about this aquatic songbird. At first look, the American Dipper might not seem like a very interesting bird. It’s a stocky, dull gray bird with a short black bill. While...
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We are excited to announce the publishing of Wild Birds, the newest wildlife appreciation book by naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela. With more than 900 different kinds of birds in the United States and Canada, bird-watchers across the continent bear witness to plenty of incredible species....
Read MoreLaugh while you learn about baby animals with Stan Tekiela’s newest book Whose Baby Butt? From fuzzy to feathery, baby animal butts are the silliest sights in nature. This hilarious book is the perfect companion to Whose Butt?, an acclaimed picture book by the same...
Read MoreTom Anderson, author of Things that Bite: The Truth About Critters that Scare People, shares with us truth and myth about hornets, wasps, and yellowjackets. Like honey bees and bumblebees, these thin-waisted stingers live in social colonies made up of workers. Hornets, wasps, and yellowjackets, in particular, are more...
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Stan Tekiela shares with us his observation of the Oystercatcher. Did you know that all birds actually sleep with one eye open? Slowing wading through a clear tidal pool, about knee deep, in coastal Florida, I was trying to move slow enough not to disturb a gorgeous...
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Stan shares with us his knowledge and fascination for the Virginia Opossum. Stan thinks it is one of the coolest critters ever. What do you think? One of the coolest critters around is perhaps one of the least understood and, therefore, one of the least liked...
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