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Welcome to NatureSmart.com, the website of award winning Author, Naturalist, Wildlife Photographer , and Purveyor of Gee-Whiz Nature information, Stan Tekiela.

Stan has written and photographed over a hundred state-by-state field guides and other books on nature. Check out the NatureSmart Bookstore for further info.

Stan's nationally syndicated NatureSmart Column, takes in-depth look at animals, plants, and Nature in general, as well as lots of Gee-Whiz Nature Stuff. Check out the NatureSmart Column Archives for a list of columns.

 

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NatureSmart Wildlife Images

NatureSmart would also like to announce the debut of a new website featuring Stan's popular photography, naturesmartimages.com


Wildlife Photography Trips

Award winning author / naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela is teaming up with noted photographer Nathan Lovas to offer several amazing photography adventures in 2012. These trips are full service photography workshops. Maximum amount of time will be given to in the field photography along with post processing the images. Space is limited so reserve your spot now.

Alaska Brown Bears 2012
Black Bears With Cubs 2012

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Photo by Stan Tekiela©
Wolves and Coyote

by Stan Tekiela
© NatureSmart
May 13, 2012

3-2-12

I inadvertently saved the life of a coyote today. I know that sounds a bit strange, however if you knew me, it might not sound so strange. As a naturalist and wildlife photographer I tend to get into some very interesting situations. This week I have returned to Yellowstone National Park for a second winter adventure. As always the landscape photography opportunities are amazing but I am here for the wildlife, in particular the wolves.

With this in mind my photo...


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Recent Columns

04-30-12   Yellowstone Winter
04-15-12   Costa Rica part 2
04-15-12   The Lives of Wolves, Coyotes and Foxes
03-30-12   Bear Hibernation
03-30-12   New Book, The Lives of Wolves, Coyotes and Foxes
03-30-12   Costa Rica Part 1
02-17-12   Snowless Winter
02-03-12   Snow Owl Irruption

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