Stan Tekiela, naturalist and wildlife photographer, searches the southern Arizona desert for the elusive Western Screech-owl. Let’s join him on his adventure! Exploring the desert at night ranks up there as one of my most favorite adventures. Recently, my photographer partner and I were in the...
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In wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela’s latest book, Our Love of Owls, readers will discover some amazing and fun facts about these wise birds. Most birds have well-defined, broad shoulders; small heads; small eyes on the sides of their heads; and large bills, but owls...
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If you really want a champion hibernator you have to look at the Woodchucks, also called Groundhogs. Stan Tekiela tells us all about the Woodchuck and other animals preparing for winter. Winter is upon us and many parts of the country are covered in a blanket...
Read MoreNaturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela observes hundreds of Tundra Swans as they migrate to their nesting areas. Stepping out of the house, I immediately hear a familiar and wonderful sound—one that I only hear at this time of year. It is a high-pitched and smooth...
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Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela makes his case on why Florida is a fantastic place to see all sorts of birds. Let’s hear from him! More than 500 species of birds are found in Florida! That makes it one of the top states where you watch...
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Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Florida Field Guide has been delighting bird-watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Florida features 87 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by...
Read MoreThis Christmas, give the gift of books to your children. Reading children’s books must find its way to the top of your “to-do” list every day. Here are our suggestions for your Christmas shopping list. Laugh while you learn about baby animals with Stan Tekiela’s book Whose Baby...
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Naturalist and wildlife photographer par excellence, Stan Tekiela, talks about his latest trip to Alaska and his encounters with grizzly bears. Every trip I take to Alaska is special. When it comes to wilderness and wildlife, Alaska is the real deal. This year’s trip was no...
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In today’s post, naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela talks about the super moth visiting our gardens this time of year. Late summer brings an amazing insect to flower gardens across the United States. It is the Sphinx Moth, also called the Hawk Moth or Hummingbird...
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The bold and beautiful bald eagle, the U.S. national bird, appears on the great seal of the United States. Bald eagles are not actually bald, as their name implies. “Bald” derives from an older use of the word balde, which meant “white-headed.” Males and females look...
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