Stan Tekiela is a naturalist, author, and wildlife photographer with a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota. He has been a professional naturalist for more than 35 years and is a member of the Minnesota Naturalists' Association, Outdoor Writers Association of America, North American Nature Photography Association, and Canon Professional Services. Stan actively studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States. He has received various national and regional awards for outdoors education and writing. His syndicated nature column appears in more than 20 cities, and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations. Stan has authored hundreds of educational books, including field guides, quick guides, nature books, children's books, and more, presenting many species of animals and plants. His Florida field guides include Birds of Florida, Mammals of Florida, Trees of Florida, and Wildflowers of Florida. Stan resides in Victoria, Minnesota, with his wife, Katherine, and daughter, Abigail.