Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, children's 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.
The Northwoods Loons
Fascinating Loons
Myths of the Creation
Folklore of the Necklace
The Lore of the Call
The Five Species of Loons
Origins of the Scientific Name
Origins of the Common Name
Popular Names Around the World
Range
General Population
The Decline of the Loon
Human Disturbance and Nest Failure
Lead Sinkers
Fishing Line
Coastal Water Threats
Mercury Poisoning
Sick or Injured Loons
The Recovery of the Loon
Differences of the Sexes
Impressive Size
Life Span
Unique Alignment
Bones for Swimming and Diving
Built-in Nose Plugs
Red Eyes
Extra Eyelids
Seeing Underwater
Powerful Legs
Wings to Carry the Load
Changing Plumage
Preening and Waterproofing
Nibbling
Bathing
Body Shaking and Wing Stretching
Tail Wagging
Seasonal Diet of Whole Fish
Spectacular Divers
Diving Reflex Lowers Heart Rate
Swimming Underwater
Submerging Like a Submarine
Surfacing with Control
Accessing the Nest Discreetly
Peering
Foot Waggling
Taking Off into the Wind
Rapid Shallow Wing Beats
Designed to Land on Water
Sleeping on Water
The Voice of the Wilderness
Communicating with Calls
The Wail
The Tremolo
The Yodel
The Hoot
Chick Calls
Mating Behavior
Loon Society
Nest Construction
Island Nesting
Water Activity and Nesting
Reusing and Relocating Nests
Eggs and Incubation
Out of the Nest, into the Water
Migration
Loon Allure
About the Author
Show moreNaturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, children's 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.
The Northwoods Loons
Fascinating Loons
Myths of the Creation
Folklore of the Necklace
The Lore of the Call
The Five Species of Loons
Origins of the Scientific Name
Origins of the Common Name
Popular Names Around the World
Range
General Population
The Decline of the Loon
Human Disturbance and Nest Failure
Lead Sinkers
Fishing Line
Coastal Water Threats
Mercury Poisoning
Sick or Injured Loons
The Recovery of the Loon
Differences of the Sexes
Impressive Size
Life Span
Unique Alignment
Bones for Swimming and Diving
Built-in Nose Plugs
Red Eyes
Extra Eyelids
Seeing Underwater
Powerful Legs
Wings to Carry the Load
Changing Plumage
Preening and Waterproofing
Nibbling
Bathing
Body Shaking and Wing Stretching
Tail Wagging
Seasonal Diet of Whole Fish
Spectacular Divers
Diving Reflex Lowers Heart Rate
Swimming Underwater
Submerging Like a Submarine
Surfacing with Control
Accessing the Nest Discreetly
Peering
Foot Waggling
Taking Off into the Wind
Rapid Shallow Wing Beats
Designed to Land on Water
Sleeping on Water
The Voice of the Wilderness
Communicating with Calls
The Wail
The Tremolo
The Yodel
The Hoot
Chick Calls
Mating Behavior
Loon Society
Nest Construction
Island Nesting
Water Activity and Nesting
Reusing and Relocating Nests
Eggs and Incubation
Out of the Nest, into the Water
Migration
Loon Allure
About the Author
Show moreThe Northwoods Loons
Fascinating Loons
Myths of the Creation
Folklore of the Necklace
The Lore of the Call
The Five Species of Loons
Origins of the Scientific Name
Origins of the Common Name
Popular Names Around the World
Range
General Population
The Decline of the Loon
Human Disturbance and Nest Failure
Lead Sinkers
Fishing Line
Coastal Water Threats
Mercury Poisoning
Sick or Injured Loons
The Recovery of the Loon
Differences of the Sexes
Impressive Size
Life Span
Unique Alignment
Bones for Swimming and Diving
Built-in Nose Plugs
Red Eyes
Extra Eyelids
Seeing Underwater
Powerful Legs
Wings to Carry the Load
Changing Plumage
Preening and Waterproofing
Nibbling
Bathing
Body Shaking and Wing Stretching
Tail Wagging
Seasonal Diet of Whole Fish
Spectacular Divers
Diving Reflex Lowers Heart Rate
Swimming Underwater
Submerging Like a Submarine
Surfacing with Control
Accessing the Nest Discreetly
Peering
Foot Waggling
Taking Off into the Wind
Rapid Shallow Wing Beats
Designed to Land on Water
Sleeping on Water
The Voice of the Wilderness
Communicating with Calls
The Wail
The Tremolo
The Yodel
The Hoot
Chick Calls
Mating Behavior
Loon Society
Nest Construction
Island Nesting
Water Activity and Nesting
Reusing and Relocating Nests
Eggs and Incubation
Out of the Nest, into the Water
Migration
Loon Allure
About the Author
Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 175 field guides, nature books, children's 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.
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