How many times have you seen a bug in your garden and wondered, “What in the world is that?” Garden Bugs & Insects of the Southwest by Jaret C. Daniels provides an easy and fun way to identify common garden pollinators, pests, and aesthetically pleasing...
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The complexities of nature are sometimes hard to understand and even harder to justify or feel good about, especially when seen through the human lens. Stan Tekiela was reminded of the complexities of nature when filming an American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) and his family that...
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Stan Tekiela, wildlife photographer and naturalist, shares his love for the amazing array of the wildflowers of Ohio. The state is a great place for wildflower enthusiasts! The state is at the crossroads of three major vegetative habitats. Each of these vegetative zones contains a...
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The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Colorado is a fun, easy-to-use guide for anyone interested in seeing and identifying birds. As a child, Stan Tekiela spent hours of enjoyment watching birds come to a wooden feeder that his father built in their backyard. They were...
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Wisconsin is a great place for anyone interested in trees. With Trees of Wisconsin Field Guide by award-winning wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela, you’ll be able to quickly identify 101 of the most common trees in Wisconsin—nearly all of which are native to the state. This...
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Have you ever asked, “What should we do today?” If so, you need Washington Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive guide to the Evergreen State is jam-packed with hundreds of Washington’s top spots for fun and entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string together a...
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Stan Tekiela, naturalist and wildlife photographer, shares with us why he thinks that some Great Horned Owls nest late. There are a lot of aspects of nature that I find interesting. However, what I find even more interesting are what people think of nature. Or...
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Millions of people have discovered bird-feeding. It’s a simple and enjoyable way to bring the beauty of birds closer to your home. Watching the birds at your feeder and listening to them often leads to a lifetime pursuit of bird identification. The Birds of Pennsylvania...
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When you’re out and about, keep Animal Tracks of the Northeast, by Jonathan Poppele, close at hand. Designed for ease of use, the tabbed booklet is organized by track group for quick identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few animal tracks...
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Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela loves rule breakers, and it seems that the Northern Shrikes are just that. Here is his story. Critters in nature don’t follow the rules we people lay out for them. A good example of this is the Opossum. How crazy...
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