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Charlie Ludwig

@chuck4242.bsky.social

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Wildlife photographer. Former UX Manager. Aging punker. Basketball addict (Wolves + Knicks). Canon guy.

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 19h

A Great Egret taking flight. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #EFG

A Great Egret taking flight.

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 18h

My first time spotting a Blackpoll Warbler. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK

A Blackpoll Warbler perched on the side of a vertical plant stem. Mexican sunflowers are blurred in the foreground and background.

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 18h

Two hunting misses by this Green Heron. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #ECK #Video #Videos

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 18h

Two hunting misses by this Green Heron. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #ECK #Video #Videos

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 18h

My first time spotting a Blackpoll Warbler. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK

A Blackpoll Warbler perched on the side of a vertical plant stem. Mexican sunflowers are blurred in the foreground and background.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 19h

A Great Egret taking flight. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #EFG

A Great Egret taking flight.

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Kilian Schönberger @kilianschoenberger.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Rainbow Dream A beautiful evening in the South of Bavaria, Germany #landscapephotography #landschaftsfotografie #rainbow

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Why do Trumpeter Swans have dark stains on their heads? #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #ECK #Video #Videos #Educational

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A Red Admiral butterfly from earlier this year. #Butterflies #BloomScrolling #Flowers #Insects #Macro #MacroPhotography #Nature #Wildlife #Photos #Photo #ECK

A Red Admiral butterfly feeds on the top of a purple coneflower.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This morning's sunrise just as the clouds came in. #Sunrise #Video #Photography #Photo #Landscape

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Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A striking Cactus Wren, the largest wren in North America. #BokehBirds #BirdOfTheDay #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A brown and white streaked bird perched on a branch against a blurred green background. Photographed in Irvine, California.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A Red Admiral butterfly from earlier this year. #Butterflies #BloomScrolling #Flowers #Insects #Macro #MacroPhotography #Nature #Wildlife #Photos #Photo #ECK

A Red Admiral butterfly feeds on the top of a purple coneflower.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A Ruby Throated Hummingbird in flight captured with the Bokeh Beast™, my 200mm f/2. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #BokehBirds

A Ruby Throated Hummingbird in flight looking towards the cameraman's left shoulder. Blurred vegetation is behind the bird.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Why do Trumpeter Swans have dark stains on their heads? #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #ECK #Video #Videos #Educational

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A Chipmunk surveys its kingdom. #Mammals #Animals #Coyote #Nature #Wildlife #Photography #Photos #Photo #ECK

A chipmunk is perched at the top of a rock looking out.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A Snapping Turtle rises from the water with a crown of vegetation. #Turtles #Herps #Animals #Nature #Wildlife #Photography #Photos #Photo #ECK

A Snapping Turtle rises from the water with a crown of vegetation.

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Paul Napier @wildlife-exposures.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sandhill Cranes (Texture blend) Photographed September 27, 2026 - Western New York OM System OM-1 Mk II, OM 100-400 Mk II #wildlifephotography #photographersunited #naturephotography #nature #birds #birdphotography #cranes #birdsofbluesky #birdsinflight #sandhill www.etsy.com/shop/WildlifeExposures

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A Ruby Throated Hummingbird flies towards the camera. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #Airborne #Stunday

A Ruby Throated Hummingbird flies towards the camera.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A Ruby Throated Hummingbird in flight. I really like the quality of light that I got with this photo. It almost feels like a studio shot. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #Airborne #Stunday

A Ruby Throated Hummingbird in flight while it comes up to red flowers to feed.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

One of our fawns from earlier in the summer. #Mammals #Animals #Deer #Nature #Wildlife #Photography #Photos #Photo #ECK #Photograph #Photographs

A fawn looks at the camera while partially obscured by forefround vegetation.

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Dave Meredith @davemeredith.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A two minute exposure of clouds moving over the #BrucePeninsula, Ontario at sunset for #StunDay #BruceCounty #ECK #photography #TenMinutesFromHome #BackyardPhotography #LongExposureProject

A long exposure of clouds streaking up the image with tree tops across the bottom of the frame.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

An American Goldfinch flying from one eating spot to another. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #Airborne #Stunday

An American Goldfinch flying from one eating spot to another.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A Painted Lady butterfly perched on a large leaf. #Butterflies #Insects #Macro #MacroPhotography #Nature #Wildlife #Photos #Photo #ECK

A Painted Lady butterfly perched on a large leaf.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Two juvenile Barred Owls taking a break from preening each other. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #Pairs #Raptors #Owls

Two juvenile Barred Owls taking a break from preening each other. They are looking at each other in a sweet moment.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A pair of Great Egrets hunting before dawn. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #Pairs

A pair of Great Egrets hunting before dawn.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The clouds this morning before sunrise were outstanding! #Clouds #Sunrise #Cloudscape #Scape #LandscapePhotography #Photography #Photos #PhotographersOfBluesky #Photo #ECK

pink and purple clouds from a little before sunrise.

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Armand Sarlangue @armandsarlangue.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The pink granit coast in my region of Bretagne, under a moody sky 🌧️ #photography #art #nature #landscape

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Mike Saunders 🇺🇦 @hardwaterhacker.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Rob says the #BirdOfTheDay theme, is #Borbs, birds looking plump. The Alt theme is #Brown, birds with brown in their plumage. I'll take both with this Sharp-tailed Grouse #birds #nature #wildlife

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Chris Henry Fotographie @chrishenryfotog.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

From the upper Antelope Canyon, a few rays of sunshine break through. #antelopecanyon #EastCoastKin #Scape #Photography #WestCoastKin #RoadTrip #LandscapePhotography #Beauty #Art #Leica #Southwest #blackandwhite

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Chris Henry Fotographie @chrishenryfotog.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Sunset in black and white! #monumentvalley #scape #sunset #eastcoastkin #blackandwhite

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A Ruby Throated Hummingbird faces the camera while in flight. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #Hummingbirds

A Ruby Throated Hummingbird faces the camera while in flight.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A Bumblebee on a Smooth Aster flower. Loving these late season blooms and the great pop of color they bring to the garden. #Insects #Macro #Bees #Nature #Wildlife #MacroPhotography #Photos #Photo #ECK #Flowers #BloomScrolling

A Bumblebee sits a top a Smooth Aster flower.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A Double Crested Cormorant portrait. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #TheDivers

A Double Crested Cormorant portrait.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A Common Merganser in flight from the spring migration. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #TheDivers

A Common Merganser in flight with morning light illuminating the scene

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A Ring Necked Duck captured in between dives. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #TheDivers

A Ring Necked Duck floats on the water with early evening light.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A Double Crested Cormorant taking flight. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #TheDivers

A Double Crested Cormorant taking flight from a perch on a dead tree.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A Double Crested Cormorant drying off its feathers. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #TheDivers

A Double Crested Cormorant drying off its feathers in soft morning might while perched on a dead tree limb.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A male Osprey with it's breakfast in the early dawn light. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #Raptors #Owls

A male Osprey with it's breakfast in the early dawn light.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Don't let this juvenile Barred Owl fool you by it's awkward appearance. Look close at it's beak and you can see dried blood from a recent meal. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #Raptors #Owls

A juvenile Barred Owl stands on a large tree limb. It's legs are fully visible.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A Nashville Warbler with the tiniest bug in its mouth. This one was a complete surprise while I was taking hummingbird photos this morning. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK

A Nashville Warbler is perched on a tree stem with a small bug in its beak.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A Ruby Throated Hummingbird comes up to flowers to feed. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK

A Ruby Throated Hummingbird comes up to flowers to feed.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A Ruby Throated Hummingbird flies over the top of a flower. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK

A Ruby Throated Hummingbird flies over the top of a flower.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I went out looking for Pelicans this morning at sunrise. I briefly saw a few on the way back to the vehicle, but the cormorants lost their minds and every bird flew away! #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK

A lone American White Pelican starts to take flight from the water with a flock of Double Crested Cormorants causing a ruckus.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Late summer aster blooms always pop against the goldenrod at the park near my house. #Flowers #BloomScrolling #Wildflowers #LandscapePhotography #Photography #Photos #Photo #ECK

Late summer aster blooms always pop against the goldenrod at the park near my house.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

My first educational video. This is something I’ve been wanting to do now that I’ve improved my video capturing abilities. So I present a Green Heron hunting. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #ECK #Video #Videos #Educational

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A Sparrow that landed on a flower perch while I was out chasing hummingbirds. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK

A Sparrow that landed on a flower perch while I was out chasing hummingbirds.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

An American Goldfinch with a soft spotlight. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #LightAndShadow

An American Goldfinch with a soft spotlight while perched on a spent purple coneflower.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I present to you, your morning jump scare. #Insects #Macro #Pollinators #Nature #Wildlife #MacroPhotography #Photos #Photo #ECK

I present to you, your morning jump scare.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A chilly morning for this Ruby Throated Hummingbird looking straight at the camera while perched on a plant stem. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photo #ECK #Stunday #BirdOfTheDay #CaptionThatBird

A chilly morning for this Ruby Throated Hummingbird looking straight at the camera while perched on a plant stem.

Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A Great Blue Heron just after landing. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #Elegant

A Great Blue Heron just after landing.