Stan Tekiela
Stan Tekiela | |
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Residence | Minnesota |
Nationality | United States |
Occupation | Naturalist, author, wildlife photographer |
Years active | 1990–present |
Website |
NatureSmart |
Stan Tekiela is a naturalist, author and wildlife photographer[1][2] with a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota.[3][4] He has been an active professional naturalist for more than 25 years and is a member of the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union, Outdoor Writers Association of America, North American Nature Photography Association and Canon Professional Services. Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. A columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and he can be heard on a number of Midwest radio stations.
Bibliography
As author/photographer
Birds Field Guides
- Birds of Alabama Field Guide
- Birds of Alaska Field Guide
- Birds of Arizona Field Guide
- Birds of Arkansas Field Guide
- Birds of California Field Guide
- Birds of the Carolinas Field Guide, Second Edition
- Birds of Colorado Field Guide
- Birds of Connecticut Field Guide
- Birds of the Dakotas Field Guide
- Birds of Florida Field Guide, Second Edition
- Birds of Georgia Field Guide
- Birds of Idaho Field Guide
- Birds of Illinois Field Guide
- Birds of Indiana Field Guide
- Birds of Iowa Field Guide
- Birds of Kansas Field Guide
- Birds of Kentucky Field Guide
- Birds of Louisiana & Mississippi Field Guide
- Birds of Maine Field Guide
- Birds of Maryland & Delaware Field Guide
- Birds of Massachusetts Field Guide
- Birds of Michigan Field Guide, Second Edition
- Birds of Minnesota Field Guide, Second Edition
- Birds of Missouri Field Guide
- Birds of Montana Field Guide
- Birds of Nebraska Field Guide
- Birds of New Hampshire & Vermont Field Guide
- Birds of New Jersey Field Guide
- Birds of New Mexico Field Guide
- Birds of New York Field Guide, Second Edition
- Birds of Ohio Field Guide, Second Edition
- Birds of Oklahoma Field Guide
- Birds of Oregon Field Guide
- Birds of Pennsylvania Field Guide, Second Edition
- Birds of Tennessee Field Guide
- Birds of Texas Field Guide
- Birds of Utah Field Guide
- Birds of Virginia Field Guide
- Birds of Washington Field Guide
- Birds of West Virginia Field Guide
- Birds of Wisconsin Field Guide, Second Edition
- Ducks & Geese of Minnesota Field Guide
Birds of Prey Field Guides
- Birds of Prey of the Midwest Field Guide
- Birds of Prey of the Northeast Field Guide
- Birds of Prey of the South Field Guide
- Birds of Prey of the West Field Guide
- Birds of Prey of Minnesota Field Guide
Mammals Field Guides
- Mammals of Arizona Field Guide
- Mammals of Colorado Field Guide
- Mammals of Florida Field Guide
- Mammals of Georgia Field Guide
- Mammals of Michigan Field Guide
- Mammals of Minnesota Field Guide
- Mammals of Texas Field Guide
- Mammals of Wisconsin Field Guide
Reptiles & Amphibians Field Guides
- Reptiles & Amphibians Field Guide — Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan
- Reptiles & Amphibians of Michigan Field Guide
- Reptiles & Amphibians of Minnesota Field Guide
- Reptiles & Amphibians of Wisconsin Field Guide
Trees Field Guides
- Trees of Arizona Field Guide
- Trees of the Carolinas Field Guide
- Trees of Colorado Field Guide
- Trees of Illinois Field Guide
- Trees of Indiana Field Guide
- Trees of Michigan Field Guide
- Trees of Minnesota Field Guide
- Trees of Missouri Field Guide
- Trees of New York Field Guide
- Trees of Ohio Field Guide
- Trees of Pennsylvania Field Guide
- Trees of Texas Field Guide
- Trees of Wisconsin Field Guide
Wildflowers Field Guides
- Wildflowers of Michigan Field Guide
- Wildflowers of Minnesota Field Guide
- Wildflowers of Ohio Field Guide
- Wildflowers of Wisconsin Field Guide
- Wildflowers of Arizona Field Guide (Bowers/Tekiela)
- Wildflowers of the Carolinas Field Guide (Bowers/Tekiela)
- Wildflowers of Texas Field Guide (Bowers/Tekiela)
- Wildflowers of Florida Field Guide (Daniels/Tekiela)
- Wildflowers of the Southeast Field Guide (Daniels/Tekiela)
- Wildflowers of Colorado Field Guide (Mammoser/Tekiela)
Cactus Field Guides
- Cactus of Arizona Field Guide (Bowers/Tekiela)
- Cactus of Texas Field Guide (Bowers/Tekiela)
Audio CDs
- Birds of Alabama Audio CDs
- Birds of the Carolinas Audio CDs
- Birds of Florida Audio CDs
- Birds of Maryland & Delaware Audio CDs
- Birds of Michigan Audio CDs
- Birds of Minnesota Audio CDs
- Birds of New York Audio CDs
- Birds of Ohio Audio CDs
- Birds of Pennsylvania Audio CDs
- Birds of West Virginia Audio CDs
- Birds of Wisconsin Audio CDs
- Reptiles & Amphibians of Michigan Field Guide Audio CD
- Reptiles & Amphibians of Minnesota Field Guide Audio CD
- Reptiles & Amphibians of Wisconsin Field Guide Audio CD
- Bird Songs of the Northwoods Audio CD
- Fascinating Loons: Alluring Sounds of the Common Loon Audio CD
Adventure Quick Guides
- Birds of the Midwest
- Birds of Prey of the Midwest
- Water Birds of the Midwest
- Birds of the Northeast
- Birds of the Southeast
- Birds of the Southwest
Backyard Bird Feeding Guides
- Cardinals
- Finches
- Hummingbirds
- Orioles
Appreciation Book Series
- Amazing Hummingbirds: Unique Images and Characteristics
- Backyard Birds: Welcomed Guests at Our Gardens and Feeders
- Bears: Black, Brown & Polar Bears
- Captivating Bluebirds: Exceptional Images and Observations
- Cranes, Herons & Egrets: The Elegance of Our Tallest Birds
- Deer, Elk & Moose: Grand and Majestic Creatures
- Fascinating Loons: Amazing Images & Behaviors
- Intriguing Owls: Exceptional Images and Insight
- Majestic Eagles: Compelling Facts and Images of the Bald Eagle
- Remarkable Woodpeckers: Incredible Images and Characteristics
- The Lives of Wolves, Coyotes and Foxes
Nature Books
- A Year in Nature with Stan Tekiela: A Naturalist's Notes on the Seasons
- Bird Nests: Amazingly Ingenious and Intricate
- Feathers: A Beautiful Look at a Bird's Most Unique Feature — Honorable Mention, Nature & the Environment category, National Outdoor Book Awards, 2014
- Our Love of Loons
- Nature Smart: A Family Guide to Nature (Tekiela/Shanberg)
- Start Mushrooming: The Easiest Way to Start Collecting 6 Edible Mushrooms (Tekiela/Shanberg)
- Plantworks (Shanberg/Tekiela)
Children's Books
- C is for Cardinal
- Do Beavers Need Blankets?
- Whose Butt?
- Super Animal Powers: The Amazing Abilities of Animals (Jacobson/Tekiela) — GOLD Mom’s Choice Award, Children's Picture Books, 2016
- Baby Bear Discovers the World (Bauer/Tekiela) — GOLD Mom’s Choice Award for Most Outstanding Children's Book, 2007
- Some Babies Are Wild (Bauer/Tekiela) — GOLD Mom’s Choice Award, Children's Picture Books: Animals, 2009
- The Cutest Critter (Bauer/Tekiela) — MIPA Finalist, Book Achievement Award, Midwest Independent Publishers Association
Children's Lift-the-Flap Books
- Critter Litter: See What Critters Leave Behind! — GOLD Mom’s Choice Award, Children's Picture Books: Animal Kingdom, 2016
- Critter Litter Southwest: See What Critters Leave Behind!
Board Book Series
- Floppers & Loppers
- Paws & Claws
- Peepers & Peekers
- Snouts & Sniffers
eBooks
- Birds of the Carolinas Field Guide
- Birds of Florida Field Guide
- Birds of Michigan Field Guide
- Birds of Minnesota Field Guide
- Birds of Wisconsin Field Guide
- Reptiles & Amphibians Field Guide — Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan
- A Year in Nature with Stan Tekiela: A Naturalist's Notes on the Seasons
- Amazing Hummingbirds: Unique Images and Characteristics
- Backyard Birds: Welcomed Guests at Our Gardens and Feeders
- Cranes, Herons & Egrets: The Elegance of Our Tallest Birds
- Deer, Elk & Moose: Grand and Majestic Creatures
- Bird Nests: Amazingly Ingenious and Intricate
- Feathers: A Beautiful Look at a Bird's Most Unique Feature
- Baby Bear Discovers the World
- Do Beavers Need Blankets?
- Some Babies Are Wild
- The Cutest Critter
- Whose Butt?
Wildlife Puzzles
- Goldfinch in the Garden
- Gray Wolf Eyes
- Moose at the Mountains
- Red-bellied Woodpecker
Playing Cards
- Birds of the Gulf Coast
- Mammals of the Gulf Coast
- Trees of the Gulf Coast
- Birds of the Midwest
- Mammals of the Midwest
- Trees of the Midwest
- Wildflowers of the Midwest
- Birds of the Northeast
- Mammals of the Northeast
- Trees of the Northeast
- Birds of the Northwest
- Mammals of the Northwest
- Trees of the Northwest
- Birds of the Rocky Mountains
- Mammals of the Rocky Mountains
- Trees of the Rocky Mountains
- Birds of the Southeast
- Mammals of the Southeast
- Trees of the Southeast
- Birds of the Southwest
- Mammals of the Southwest
- Trees of the Southwest
Notecards
- Birds of the Heartland Notecards
- Birds of the Northwoods Notecards
References
- ↑ Timmons, Bob (15 April 2016). "Bear vs. wolf, and other stunning photos from Minnesota's Stan Tekiela". Star Tribune. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- ↑ Dickinson, Phil (9 December 2008). "Bird's-Eye View: Big, red, flies at night? A book might offer insight". Winston Salem Journal. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- ↑ "About Stan". NatureSmart. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- ↑ "Book identifies, discusses 170 species of Texas birds". Victoria Advocate. September 24, 2004. Retrieved 1 April 2011.
A naturalist author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela has a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota