Phil Gastwirth
I'll be posting my own wildlife and bird photos. Hope you all enjoy viewing these magnificent creatures.
2025-02-07
Friday before the Super Bowl. Fly Eagles Fly

#wildlifephotography #wildlife #photography #baldeagle #FlyEaglesFly
Bald Eagle in flight flying toward the right
2025-02-03
Mesmerized by these Long-tailed Ducks! ✨ These stunning sea ducks, hailing from the arctic tundra, are such fun to observe as they ride the waves. Their presence also hints at another incredible bird: the Snowy Owl. It's fascinating how juvenile Snowy Owls will follow Long-tailed Ducks south, seemingly for a food source. However, young owls haven't yet mastered the hunting skills needed to catch these agile ducks. Instead, they focus on voles, mice, rats, and muskrats. Nature's intricacies are truly amazing! #longtailedduck #snowyowl #arcticwildlife #birding #naturefacts #wildlifephotography #wildlife #CanonR7
Long-tailed Duck in the ocean floating on the water. Waves are crashing in the background.Long-tailed Duck in flight over the ocean. The sea duck is flying to the left. The Atlantic ocean behind the duck.
2025-02-02
I've been wanting to see Snowy Owl for years. They are super rare in our area and only appear during our winter during irruption years. Which means they had such a good breeding season last summer in the artic tundra that the juveniles were forced more south for food.

I've heard reports of 3 in NJ. 2 females and 1 male. This series of photos is of a juvenile Female. She blends in so much and thankfully there was another photographer who spotted her. She was pretty far away and even with a 2x extender, cropped sensor of R7 and 100-400 4.5-5.6 lens, it was pretty hard to get these images. These are also heavily cropped.

I'm not entirely happy with these photos, but I went in saying I'd just be happy to see her. So all in all, I'm happy. I'm happy to finally see this Muppet like bird in the wild. #wildlifephotography #snowyowl #birding #birdphotography
Snowy owl on a sand Dune in between tall grass.Snowy owl on a sand Dune in between tall grass.Snowy owl on a sand Dune in between tall grass.Snowy owl on a sand Dune in between tall grass.
2025-01-31
A couple Bald Eagles off to build a nest.

I will remember this day forever. My wife and I went to Bombay Hook, the weather wasn't great and it was super windy. We get there and there are about 50 Bald Eagles hanging out in the marsh. They were super close and didn't care one bit about me and my camera.
wildlifephotography #birdnerds #baldeagle #wildlife #canonUSA
2 bald eagles flying to the left carrying long grass for nest building. They are flying over marshy muddy ground.
2025-01-29
Male Gambels Quail. Photo taken near Phoenix Arizona with Canon r7 ef100-400
#wildlifephotography #wildlife #quail #birding #birdphotography
Portrait of a male Gambel's Quail
2025-01-17
Caught this stunning Chukar Partridge soaking up the sun in Canyonlands National Park! ☀️ Their markings are so intricate, a perfect camouflage against the rocky terrain. It's always a treat to spot these guys thriving in this rugged environment.
#chukarpartridge #canyonlandsnationalpark #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #naturephotography #utahwildlife #desertlife #conservationphotography #findyourpark #exploreutah
A Chukar Partridge, a bird with a distinctive gray and brown plumage, stands alert on a reddish-brown rock. Its head is turned slightly to the side, showcasing its bright red beak and eye ring. The background is a blurry, out-of-focus desert landscape.
2025-01-16
Tiny but mighty! 🐦✨ Captured this adorable Anna’s Hummingbird soaking up the sun in beautiful Arizona. ☀️🌵 Who else loves spotting these little gems in their backyard? #hummingbird #birdwatching #arizona #naturephotography #wildlife #birder #wildlifephotography
A vibrant Anna's hummingbird with a reddish-pink throat and green back rests on a slender branch, its wings folded neatly against its body. The background is blurred, suggesting a garden or natural setting.
2025-01-14
Red Fox smelling the grasses
#wildlife #wildlifephotography

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