Author: Stan Tekiela

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.

While photographing black bears in northern Minnesota, outdoor columnist Stan Tekiela encountered a rare solitary sandpiper nesting in trees.

Ground-nesting birds, including the iconic Horned Lark, are facing a concerning decline in North America, attributed to various environmental challenges.

Stan Tekiela captures the intricate courtship displays of sharp-tailed grouse, highlighting their survival and mating rituals.

Stan Tekiela ventures into the chilly pre-dawn to document the dwindling prairie chicken population in their natural habitat.

A marsh rabbit in southeast Florida captivates observers, highlighting the region’s rich biodiversity and the species’ unique adaptation to aquatic habitats.

Witnessing the annual migration of Sandhill Cranes over Nebraska’s Platte River offers an unforgettable spectacle of nature’s rhythm and beauty.