Nothing in nature ever stays the same. It is a mantra that I find myself telling people more and more. We expect nature to always be the same. And worse yet, we tend to look back at the “good old days” and remember how great...
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Naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela talks about how the Red Fox fares well in winter conditions. Find out more about it! Winter can be a challenging time for wildlife, especially when deep snow blankets the land and the wind blows bitterly cold. Birds fluff up...
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Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela visits Yellowstone National Park often. In today’s post, he tells us about the struggle to survive in winter and how, in nature, nothing goes to waste. Here is his report. The bison turned quickly, ready to charge. The two feet...
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Naturalist and award-winning photographer Stan Tekiela recently had the opportunity to spent some quality time with Long-tailed Weasels. Here is his report. Every now and then I get an opportunity to work with a species that I haven’t experienced much first-hand. These are often rare...
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With Trees of Pennsylvania by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make tree identification simple, informative, and productive. Learn about 117 species found in the state, organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree’s leaves, then go to the correct section to...
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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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