Nature Smart

Sundogs

On a recent trip to Yellowstone to photograph wolves and foxes, the air temperature one morning hit 43 degrees below zero.

Florida Burrowing Owls

Two burrowing owls standing on grass.

Stan Tekiela is proud to announce that Amazing Hummingbirds has been nominated for the winner of the Midwest Book Awards. Anouncement will be made May 11th. See below to order a copy.

Gray Squirrel Variations

Squirrel eating on grassy ground.

The variables in nature is what I find most interesting. If nature was always the same and never changed I think I would quickly

Displaying Birds

Wild turkeys displaying in grassy field.

I am constantly amazed at the wide variety of how male birds display for females during the mating season.

Swift Fox

Fox standing in a field of flowers.

Every now and then, but not very often, I get the opportunity to study and photograph a species that is new to me.

Wolf and Grizz encounter

Bear and wolf with ravens in snow.

You might be tempted to think that predawn in a tranquil time. A time of peace and quiet in nature but in Yellowstone National Park nothing could be further from the truth. Joined by a good friend

Update on Purple Martins

A follow up note since the eColumn runs about 4-6 weeks behind, I had 45 purple martin babies fledged this summer

Blackhills

Pronghorn standing in grassy field with bird.

Knowing and understanding basic bird and animal behavior is critical to being a successful wildlife photographer.

Two eColumns at once

Due to my extended trip to Alaska to photograph brown bears, I have fallen behind on sending out my eColumn

Burrowing Owls

Two burrowing owls standing on grass.

The vast open prairies and grasslands of the American west are marvelous places for nature lovers like myself.