Five On The Wire – #19
If possible, I will slow down to a stop on the shoulder if I see a raptor perched on a wire in the distance. As long as I stay in my car and shoot from the window, there’s a better chance they will many remain perched for a photo.
This is how this series got started! 😁
Red-shouldered Hawk (immature)
Red-shouldered Hawk (adult)
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
Turkey Vulture
Bay Photos by Donna 
I’m sure these birds are writing posts about us humans. Look how they look at … Wonderful! I do enjoy these photographs so much!
I’m sure I’ve given them some goofy posts, ha! Thank you, Sandy!
Perfectly captured images!!
Thank you, Indira!
Beautiful captures, Donna!
Thank you, Eliza!
Wonderful photos
Thank you, Sheree!
Good to know! 😉
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Just lovely
Gwen.
Thank you, Gwen!
You caught the subtle colors and fluff of the Kestrel beautifully, Donna.
Thank you, Curt! Oh those kestrels, they are so skittish when you try to even look at them, ha!
Funny, but not surprising. I’ve often found that wild animals get nervous when people stare at them. They are probably smart. Grin.
Very nice, Donna! Interesting to see a turkey vulture up close. I’ve only seen them in flight.
Thank you, Belinda! I see TVs all the time, but this photo might be the first time I’ve seen one on a communication wire and not a pole. I spun around for him lol!
Lovely set especially the Kestrel
Thank you, Brian! Me too, wish kestrels were easier to photograph, they tend to fly before you get your lens on them lol.
Excellent collection, Donna.
Thank you, Michael!
You’re most welcome.
A lovely showcase of your raptors Donna !
Thank you, Ashley!
All new to me. Thanks
Happy to introduce them to you IJ!
That is a good idea Donna – less chance of spooking them that way, although they probably know you and think “this is my chance to be featured in Donna’s blog!” The Kestrel is very pretty as is the Red-shouldered Hawk. Poor Turkey Vulture, but I’ve never seen one that close-up before, so thank you.
They must know me! hehehe Ah, the Turkey Vulture, they do have their ‘own beauty’. A good tip for you, if you ever do have a close-up chance with a TV, don’t get too close! If it feels threatened, it’ll projectile a spew of vomit at you. All that gross stuff they eat, ewww!! I once was in a bind with a flock of them surrounding my car, and I was trying to GET to my car to get in to be safe. I was nervous then lol. But, we do need to be thankful for them, they are our custodians of the world, taking care of a lot of rotting carcass. 😊
Yes, they want their 15 minutes of fame! Oh my goodness – thanks for that tip Donna! That is a trait similar to alpacas. There is an alpaca farm I visit every so often and I always stand far enough away from them as they will spit at you if they feel stressed out – same thing, it is comprised of their stomach contents. Yes, the turkey vultures aren’t the prettiest creatures, but they take care of road kill that could cause disease.
Nicely done! Yep, gotta love the rolling bird blind!
Thank, Sam! Yepper, some of our best shots have been from the car window! 😉
Thank you, for ‘braking for raptors’ Donna. That way we all get to enjoy your lovely pictures.
Thank you, Sue!
What a fabulous collection, Donna. Great shots- that Kestrel is a beauty. It always feels lucky when I spot one hanging out.
Thank you, Jane!