Anke Frohlich Photography

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.

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

Incredible 👏👏👏

Yes! Spotlight on Astoria as she is the star! 🦃👑
Funny thing: I actually hadn’t noticed this light beam until after I posted it 🤣

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.

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

Love it 🦃💕

So very beautiful, Megan

Great photo, David. Thank you. Team Astoria and she is the star! 🦃💕👑

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.

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

Beautiful, Molly

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

Thank you so much, Marie.

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

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

Manhattan’s Only Wild Turkey Has Her Own Entourage

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

How wonderful that you follow Astoria from a distance, Joan. We worry about her too, which is why we do our best to keep her safe 🦃💕

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...

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
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I appreciate that you like my Photo of Astoria which I posted on X yesterday, hence I also just posted it on my BlueSky page. Please kindly repost it from there. Thank you.

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

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

#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.

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

Join us for an Earth Day gallery walk-through tomorrow. 🌎💚

We’ll start at “Water’s Voice” (3 PM, Guild Gallery II – 119 9th Ave, NYC), then walk to “Our Fragile Moment” at Hudson Guild Gallery, ending by 6 PM. On view through April 24. Hope to see you there!

#thereisnoplanetb #artandnature

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".

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