Author: Stan Tekiela

Stan Tekiela reflects on the cultural significance and history of pumpkins, emphasizing their nutritional value and role in autumn traditions

Stan Tekiela explores the unique behavior and flight of the rare Lewis’s woodpecker in his latest nature column.

Discover how black bears prepare for winter hibernation, showcasing their unique survival adaptations in North American wilderness.

Focused habitat restoration on a 30-acre lake property has led to successful nesting for species like great horned owls and ruby-throated hummingbirds.

The California condor, once nearly extinct, is slowly recovering through captive breeding, offering hope for one of America’s rarest birds.

In scorching Arizona, Stan Tekiela searches for the rare elegant trogon, capturing stunning images and documenting its unique habitat.

We love to assign blame or shame, no matter the situation. For some crazy reason, this translates to our view of nature. There are a number of species that people don’t seem to like at all, based on nothing other than our desire to assign blame. The double-crested cormorant (Nannopterum auritum) is a classic example of a species of bird that people don’t like and have piled a heap of blame upon. These birds have been vilified and persecuted by people for hundreds of years. For example, Elizabeth I, the Queen of England in the late 1500s, declared this bird…

While exploring a wildlife refuge, a group of photographers encountered a rare dickcissel, captivated by its distinctive song and vibrant plumage.

While leading a photo tour, Stan Tekiela observed mysterious gliding behavior in loons, underscoring the many unknowns in nature’s behavior.

Despite decades of studying loons, unexpected discoveries – like a pair raising four chicks – continue to show the surprising complexity of nature.