Stan Tekiela
Stan Tekiela is a wildlife biologist, author, columnist, and wildlife photographer with a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota. He has been an active professional naturalist for more than 25 years and is a member of the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union, the 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.
Stan Tekiela
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- Stan Tekiela
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- Naturalist, author, wildlife photographer
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- United States
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- University of Minnesota
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- English
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Stan Tekiela is a wildlife biologist, author, columnist, and wildlife photographer with a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota. He has been an active professional naturalist for more than 25 years and is a member of the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union, the 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.
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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. He has made various books from birds, mammals, trees, wildflowers, amphibians and reptiles of some many different states from Minnesota to Texas to Florida. He gives talks and host wildlife tours. He worked as a paramedic while attending the University of Minnesota. For many years he ran the Eden Prairie Outdoor Center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
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• Name — Stan Tekiela • Occupation — Naturalist, author, wildlife photographer • Years Active — 1990present
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- 1.Timmons, Bob. Bear vs. wolf, and other stunning photos from Minnesota's Stan Tekiela. Star Tribune. 15 April 2016.
- 2.Dickinson, Phil. Bird's-Eye View: Big, red, flies at night? A book might offer insight. Winston Salem Journal. 9 December 2008.
- 3.NatureSmart. About Stan.
- 4.Book identifies, discusses 170 species of Texas birds. Victoria Advocate. September 24, 2004.
- 5.Weber, Mark. Eden Prairie's longtime nature guide, Stan Tekiela, is retiring. December 22, 2023.
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