Mounting bracket and raptor perch guard

摘要

The present invention is directed towards a self-closing bracket for use in mounting objects on elevated structures such as power lines and to a perch guard for mounting on the bracket. The self-closing bracket has a closure member that extends into the interior of the bracket when the bracket is open to engage the object to be clamped by the bracket as the bracket is moved towards the object. The closure member thereby at least partially closes the bracket when the bracket's upper surface is engaged with the object.