Birds of the southwest - stan tekiela

Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, childrens books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles, and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers, and cacti in the United States.

With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 25 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada.

He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs.

Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers, and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations.

Stan can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.