It is so meaningful to me that we could go so short of a distance to see a bird that was almost driven to extinction (the Trumpeter Swan) with its mate, the Mute Swan, and that children are playing in this park where we have clean water and air.
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A Red-winged Blackbird singing his heart out along Central Park's Harlem Meer this morning. If you look closely (and use a little imagination) you can see his breath in the cool air! 🎶🎶🎶 #Blackbirds #CentralPark #birdcpp
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
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Trumpeter Swan in the East River (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) this afternoon
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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. 👑💕
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During snowfall and in a light rain are becoming my favorite time to photograph birds…especially if you know where to look 🩵
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White-throated Sparrow, Central Park, NYC #birdcpp #centralparknyc #sparrows #BirdsSeenIn2026 markscheflen.com
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Loch, Central Park, NYC #birdcpp markscheflen.com #centralparknyc #yellowbelliedsapsuckers #birdsphotography #biodiversity #wildlifeconservation #bird #birds #birdseenin2026 #sapsuckers
Red-tailed Hawk, Loch, Central Park, NYC #birdcpp markscheflen.com #centralparknyc #birdsofprey #redtailhawks #birdsphotography #biodiversity #wildlifeconservation #bird #birdseenin2026 #hawks #hawkseverywhere #conservationphotography #earth
Red-tailed Hawk chasing a squirrel in the compost area, Central Park, NYC #birdcpp markscheflen.com #centralparknyc #birdsofprey #redtailhawks #birdsphotography #biodiversity #conservation #bird #biodiversity #birdseenin2026 #hawks #birds
A long-eared owl, ears erect, staring ahead while perched on a branch.
A screech owl poking its head out of a hole in a tree.
The barred owl is perched on a branch and is yawning.
The owl is perched on a thick branch and is leaning to its left while staring straight ahead.
It's Superb Owl Sunday!
A long-eared owl (Central Park, NYC), an eastern screech owl (Inwood Hill Park, NYC), a barred owl (Central Park, NYC), and a spectacled owl (Arenal Hanging Bridges, Costa Rica).
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It was a frigid, cold day, so I was overjoyed that the Downy Woodpecker made an appearance. I was careful not to spook the woodpecker and kept my distance as they need to reserve their energy in this cold weather.
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A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker displaying patience as a Titmouse devours feed from the suet cage in today’s frigid weather…finally getting his chance!
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A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker displaying patience as a Titmouse devours feed from the suet cage in today’s frigid weather…finally getting his chance!
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The same Northern Cardinal comes by three times and a bit of an altercation between the Titmice at the Loch today 🧡
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I was looking for my Downy Woodpecker friend, but instead encountered two Red-bellied Woodpeckers at Riverside Park today!
This is a male…such a beautiful, busy bird ❤️
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I thought my friend the Downy Woodpecker would be at Riverside Park today. Imagine my surprise when I saw the Red-bellied Woodpecker 🧡
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So cool to see the Titmice and Cardinals at the Loch today in this winter cold. Some are “snatch and grab” some are decidedly “picky eaters.”
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I love watching the Downy go up and down trees…they are so busy 🧡
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This male (red crown and throat) Yellow-bellied Sapsucker was beautifully colored in Riverside Park!
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A Downy Woodpecker contemplating whether to go to a second feeder at Riverside Park today 🩵
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I was worried that the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker wouldn’t find his way to the suet cage. But that worry was unneeded!
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What I like to call the “messy woodpecker” the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker seems to have cleaned up for his photo debut in Riverside Park today 🧡
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Central Park at the Loch
Northern Cardinals
Downy woodpecker with heron in background
Great blue heron
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I ventured out to Central Park early this morning during the Blizzard of '26. It was beautiful and eerily quiet, and I ran into a couple of avian buddies, including this Northern Cardinal, all puffed up to keep warm! ❄️❄️❄️ #Cardinal #CentralPark #birdcpp
It’s interesting how the Downy Woodpecker sometimes waits his turn, and sometimes he is aggressive and protective towards his food source. On the gentler side today at Riverside Park!
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I believe this is the same Downy Woodpecker I filmed on the 20th. Note how they use their tails as a ballast…a kind of a third leg.
The markings on the Blue Jay are gorgeous and I’m always happy to see the Northern Cardinal.
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Three Cackling Geese, the first ever reported in Central Park, have been reported the past three days and I was finally able to see one of them today. Also, a shot of one of the continuing female Common Mergansers at the Reservoir. #birdcpp #BirdsOfTwitter #CentralPark #birds #birdsseenin2026
Glad I stuck around to see the Downy Woodpecker devouring some suet, a high-energy food source providing fuel for their warmth and energy needs in this cold!
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