Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela encourages others to look closely at nature. Here is his latest discovery about the American Redstart. While fairly common, the Redstart, like all birds, is unique. The key to “seeing” nature is to stop and look. I know that seems...
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Jenny deFouw Geuder, author of Drawn to Birds: A Naturalist’s Sketchbook, shares with us how to be a naturalist: what is needed, what tools are involved, and even some tips on how to draw and color. Notice What makes you stop and look closer? Take a walk...
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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 birds at your feeder often leads to a lifetime pursuit of bird identification. The Birds of Montana Field Guide by Stan Tekiela is for those...
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Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela teaches us that not everything in nature is as it appears. We see the natural world through the lens of a human, so it is important to understand that our lens colors the way in which we see the...
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In Stan Tekiela’s The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Missouri, you will find easy recipes for bird food that the entire family will enjoy preparing. Today we share some of them for you to try. If you and your family like to do fun projects together, you’ll...
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It seems like there are as many different strategies employed for a bird’s survival as there are species of birds. Think about all the different things a bird must do just to survive. These include a wide range of nesting and feeding strategies. This fact...
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Hummingbirds are New World birds found only in North, Central, and South America. These tiny flying jewels were unknown to Europeans until settlement, and the wide variety of hummers must have mystified the early ornithologists. Even today, it’s not clear why there are so many...
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Their beauty captivates us. Their aerial acrobatics enchant us. Hummingbirds are beloved backyard visitors. They are dainty and elusive. A hummingbird sighting is a remarkable event—worthy of remembering, cherishing, and sharing with others. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela believes that hummingbirds are...
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Each spring in nature there is a lot of tragedy and triumph, heartbreak and happiness, success and failure. As the natural world gets down to the task of replenishment, not all critters will be lucky enough to raise their young. This was painfully obvious to...
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While leading a photo workshop in warm and sunny Florida, Stan Tekiela was able to to photograph one of his favorite shorebirds, the American Oystercatcher. American Oystercatcher The sun had just come up, spreading a warm, yellowish glow across the sand and the crashing waves at...
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