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Anke Frohlich Photography @anke-frohlich.bsky.social · 15h

5 Barn Owls on an Upper West Side water tower! 🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉💕 what an incredible Manhattan moment! Photo taken long after nightfall from afar. I pray these beauties never catch a poisoned rat. 💔 Please urge your building manager to use wildlife-safe rodent control! #NYCWildlife #NYC #BarnOwl #owl

Five barn owls perched on the roof of a water tower after nightfall. They are spread out, looking at the viewer. Photo by Anke Frohlich.

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Anke Frohlich Photography @anke-frohlich.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Who has the longest and most beautiful tail feathers in The Battery? 🪶🪶🪶Astoria the Wild Turkey is showing off her seriously impressive plumage 🦃😍 #Astoria, #WildTurkey, #NYCWildlife, #UrbanWildlife, #bird, #NYC, #birding

Astoria, Manhattans famous Wild Turkey, standing on a grassy hill, facing the viewer. Her tail feathers are fanned and pointing upwards. Downtown Manhattan buildings are in the background. Photo by Anke Frohlich.

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Anke Frohlich Photography @anke-frohlich.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Life is good when you’re chillin’ among the crocuses. Astoria the Wild Turkey knows it best. 🦃💕🌱🪶 The Battery, NYC #Astoria, #WildTurkey, #NYCWildlife, #UrbanWildlife, #bird

Astoria, Manhattan’s famous Wild Turkey, sitting on the ground, side view, beautiful purple crosses are lined up along her body. Photo by Anke Frohlich.

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Anke Frohlich Photography @anke-frohlich.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

I visited the mega-rare Trumpeter Swan on the East River in Brooklyn — the first documented record for this species in New York City! It spent its time in the company of a Mute Swan, enjoying prime views of Manhattan. 🦢🦢🏙️ #TrumpeterSwan, #rarity, #RareBird, #MegaRare, #swan, #bird

The extraordinary rare Trumpeter Swan in New York City’s East River, side view, flapping its wings in the water. It is standing with wings extended in front. Photo by Anke Frohlich.

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Anke Frohlich Photography @anke-frohlich.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Astoria the Wild Turkey framed by the soft glow of the SeaGlass Carousel. With the snow melting away, she returned to foraging in the thawing soil—no doubt uncovering delicious treasures. 🦃💕✨ The Battery, NYC #birdcpp, #Astoria, #wildturkey, #urbanwildlife, #turkey, #bird

Astoria, Manhattan's famous Wild Turkey, in tall grasses with snow and the colorful bokeh from the SeaGlass Carousel in the background. Photo by Anke Frohlich.

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Anke Frohlich Photography @anke-frohlich.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

The most glorious wing flap in The Battery. 🦃✨ Astoria the Wild Turkey went full wingspan and let the crowd gasp appropriately. Casual stroll? No — royal appearance. 👑💕 #birdcpp, #Astoria, #wildturkey, #urbanwildlife, #birdwatching, #birdphoyography

Astoria, Manhattan’s famous Wild Turkey, back view, wings spread wide, sunset in the background. Some snow on the wet pavement. Photo by Anke Frohlich.

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Anke Frohlich Photography @anke-frohlich.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Astoria the Wild Turkey has safely weathered the night. This clever Queen knows exactly where find shelter in the blizzard—snugly beneath the long park benches.🦃💕❄️ The Battery, NYC #Astoria, #wildturkey, #nyc, #urbanwildlife, #birdphotography, #birdwatching, #urbanbirds

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Anke Frohlich Photography @anke-frohlich.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Astoria the Wild Turkey showed the pigeons who’s boss in The Battery — jumping, chasing, and fanning those glorious tail feathers. Long reign the Queen! 👑🦃💕 #Astoria, #wildturkey, #urbanwildlife, #addBirder, #birdphotography, #NYC

Astoria, Manhattan’s famous Wild Turkey, bowing down while stretching up and fanning her tail. Photo by Anke Frohlich.

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Anke Frohlich Photography @anke-frohlich.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Thank you to The New York Times, to Dodai Stewart and Anna Watts, for this wonderful article. It was a pleasure to meet you. Thank you to everyone who respects Astoria’s space and helps ensure she stays healthy and safe. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/n... #Astoria, #wildturkey

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Manhattan’s Only Wild Turkey Has Her Own Entourage

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Anke Frohlich Photography @anke-frohlich.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Eyewitness News, Yahoo News and others picked up my video of Astoria the Wild Turkey weathering NYC’s snowstorm on Jan 25, 2026. She was shelter-smart, yet still adventurous. Icicles on her face? After 4+ hours they were on mine too! 🤣🦃💕❄️ #Astoria, #wildturkey www.yahoo.com/news/videos/...

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Famous NYC Turkey Named Astoria Trudges Through Snow

The Battery’s famous wild turkey, named Astoria, was seen trudging through snow as a winter storm battered New York City on Sunday, January 25.Footage posted to X by Anke Frohlich Photography shows As...

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Anke Frohlich Photography @anke-frohlich.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Astoria the Wild Turkey, reigning Queen of The Battery, NYC, enjoying another magnificent sunset 🦃💕🌇 #Astoria, #wildturkey, #NYC, #urbanwildlife

Astoria the Wild Turkey, back view, walking towards a very colorful sunset with a special cloud formation. Photograph by Anke Frohlich.

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Anke Frohlich Photography @anke-frohlich.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Astoria, NYC’s famous Wild Turkey, flying into her roost—right in front of her namesake, the Waldorf-Astoria! It seems spring fever has drawn her away from Roosevelt Island in search of love. Image created just before sunset, when it was already quite dark #Astoria #WildTurkey #NYC #urbanwildlife

Astoria, NYC’s famous Wild Turkey, at sunset, flying in front of a midtown office building with several lit windows. Her wings and tail feathers are spread, her feet are tucked under. Photographed by Anke Frohlich.

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Anke Frohlich Photography @anke-frohlich.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

I’m very grateful to have two of my Flaco photos included in the "Our Fragile Moment" exhibit at the Hudson Guild Gallery (441 W 26th St, NYC). Honored to stand alongside 31 amazing artists to spotlight the challenges our wildlife and planet face. 🌎🦉 #Flaco #NYC #owl #exhibit

NYC wildlife Photographer Anke Frohlich next to her two Flaco photographs at the Hudson Guild Gallery in NYC. On display are "Flaco on a Central Park bench" and "Flaco on Bridge 28", Central Park's "Gothic Bridge".

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