Minnesota Water Garden Society

Backyard Birds:  Welcomed Guests at Our Gardens and Feeders

Presented by Stan Tekiela – Professional Wildlife Photographer & Author

Magnificent photographs and fascinating facts spotlight the lives of the most captivating and beloved backyard birds.  Hundreds of award-winning images of your most favorite backyard birds.  Why are some birds so brightly colored?  Why do they sing songs?  What is life like inside an egg and nest?  Does feeding birds in your backyard help the birds?  How many eggs can a bird lay?

Stan Tekiela is the originator of the popular state-specific field guides such as Birds of (state name) Field Guide, Wildflowers of (state name), and Trees of (state name).  Holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 35 years, he is a member of the North American Nature Photography Association and Canon Professional Services along with many other professional organizations.