The Amazing World of Owls

Delve into the lives of intriguing birds in Owls: The Majestic Hunters, a collection of photographs and information by award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela. Perennial favorites, owls are silent and beautiful. They symbolize knowledge and mystery. Owls are among the most popular and beloved...

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Some Great Horned Owls Nest Late

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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Burrowing Owls

In today’s NatureSmart column, Stan Tekiela shares with us why the Burrowing Owl is different from all other owls. I love the rule breakers in nature. People tend to pigeonhole (sorry for the pun) birds and animals into categories not based on facts but on how...

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