Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela explains why, this year, autumn colors are less gorgeous in some parts of our country. This autumn has been dry and warm, so it’s not a great combination for viewing autumn colors. I am sure the display would be much...
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Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela talks about the Californian condor, the most endangered bird species in America. It has been 17 years since I last wrote about the largest bird in North America—a bird that was almost killed off and is being brought back from...
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This Christmas, give the gift of books to all the children in your family. Here are our suggestions for the young people on your list—a selection of our children’s books, guaranteed to be much-appreciated presents under the tree. We also have a GIVEAWAY, and one lucky...
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Stan Tekiela is talking to us about something we take for granted this time of year: pumpkins! I would like to tell you about something so common and ubiquitous in our American culture that I am sure you don’t think about it as being very special....
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Stan Tekiela has been spending a lot of time improving the habitat on his 30-acre lake property, with the goal to provide nesting opportunities for as many bird species as possible. Since he put up a great horned owl nesting platform three years ago, lo...
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Arizona is a great place for wildflower enthusiasts! From high mountains with cool pine forests and refreshing streams to the driest and hottest deserts, Arizona is home to a unique variety of wonderful wildflowers. In their field guide, Wildflowers of Arizona, Nora Bowers, Rick Bowers, and Stan...
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Stan Tekiela shares with us why the double-crested cormorant is an example of a bird species that’s disliked by many people. See if he can change your mind! We people love to assign blame or shame, no matter the situation, and this includes our view of...
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Bird-watching in West Virginia is even more enjoyable with Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of West Virginia Field Guide. In springtime, lots of birds visit West Virginia backyards and beyond! The easy-to-use Birds of West Virginia Field Guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information, helps...
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Millions of people have discovered bird-feeding. It’s a simple, enjoyable way to bring the beauty of birds closer to your home. Watching birds at your feeder often leads to a lifetime pursuit of bird identification. The Birds of Kansas Field Guide is for those who want to...
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New England is a great place for anyone interested in trees. With the Trees of New England Field Guide, you’ll be able to quickly identify 117 of the most common trees in New England—most of which are native to the region. This guide also includes a number...
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