In today’s post, author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela shares with us about his fascination with black bears. We could see it moving through the tall, dull-green grass of late summer, and it was heading in our direction. I told the group we’d better move...
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In Alex Troutman’s Critters of Arizona, 63 critters of the Grand Canyon State are showcased with a professional-quality photograph paired with important-to-know information on Arizona’s mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Each species has a “Did You Know?” paragraph that provides fascinating trivia. Here are 10...
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Whether you visit an animal track or see wildlife in nature, interacting with mammals is a thrill. With Stan Tekiela’s famous Mammals of Wisconsin Field Guide, identification is simple and informative. The Mammals of Wisconsin Field Guide features all 71 species found in the state, organized by family...
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On Stan Tekiela’s last trip to the subarctic to photograph and film polar bears he had an opportunity to witness and capture some images of one of nature’s most spectacular and inspiring shows, the Aurora Borealis, otherwise known as the Northern Lights. Each day, after a...
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Learn about javelinas with an introduction from wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela. Read on to find out more! Often when I lead a photo tour, the group is looking for a specific bird or mammal—or perhaps a couple of species. For example, I was recently...
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Florida is a great place for wildlife-watchers! This state is one of the few places to see magnificent mammals, such as the elusive Florida panther, along with many interesting animals, such as the nine-banded armadillo. While West Indian manatees swim in the rivers of Florida,...
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Whether you visit an animal track or see wildlife in nature, interacting with mammals is a thrill. With Stan Tekiela’s Mammals of Minnesota famous field guide, you have the perfect tool to discover and correctly identify these amazing animals. Minnesota is one of the few places...
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Author and wildlife biologist Alex Troutman shares 10 fun facts about the Critters of Massachusetts. The Bay State is home to many animals, including 80-plus species of mammals, 512 species of birds, and more than 50 species of reptiles and amphibians, not to mention fish,...
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Few of nature’s offerings are more captivating to children than wildlife. Birds are wonders of nature—fascinating to see and observe—and feathers are among their most interesting aspects. The delicate down feathers keep them warm, and the sturdy flight feathers allow them to soar. Yet each...
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If you are wild about birds, Homemade Bird Food will help you plan, prepare, and host a backyard banquet for them. Adele Porter shares two recipes from her book Homemade Bird Food. This winter, feed the birds! Each season provides an opportunity to set out food items...
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