Raptors

Raptors are larger birds, such as Hawk, Eagles, Falcons, Owls, and Kites etc. the so-called Birds of Prey. They have strong talons and beaks to hunt their prey in a flash. It’s a photographer’s joy to capture them in action. I am an incidental photographer. Every once a while, I got lucky. If not, I am content with a clear shot.

American Kestrels are everywhere, but most of the time, way up there on the electric wires. This guy was not too far from me and the light is good, but he was just not looking in my direction. Out of desperation, I yelled and made all sorts of noise. Finally, he turned his head.

Usually, I either saw hawks hovering in the sky or perching on the fence by the road while I was driving. On this route recommended by my birding group, I saw at least 6 of Red-Tailed Hawks walking on the field. To most hawk shooters, this is nothing new, but it’s new to me.

Bald Eagle is the emblem of America. They have that distinctive and majestic outlook.  

Raptors themselves are beautiful creatures as long as I don’t witness how they tear their preys apart and demonstrate the nature of predators.

Blackbirds are nobody’s favorite, but in this instant, I appreciate their presence.