Author Archives: Harriett Raptor

It has been 34 days since her first egg was laid. There is movement now—subtle, unseen, but certain. The wind shifts. The river moves. The sky changes throughout the day. Inside the shell, the miracle is unfolding. Is it time? … Continue reading →

It has been 34 days since her first egg was laid. There is movement now—subtle, unseen, but certain. The wind shifts. The river moves. The sky changes throughout the day. Inside the shell, the miracle is unfolding. Is it time? … Continue reading →

Today, about 3 o’clock, Harriett’s mate was on duty, covering the eggs, as is his custom. As usual, he planned a short shift. Then Harriett arrived. Fish in talon. Harriett—see her bracelet—is bringing him a fish. There was a moment. … Continue reading →

The days move quietly now.Time is passing—slowly, exactly as planned. Incubation continues. Thirty-five to forty days. A system eons in the making. Harriett takes in her surroundings. The wind has shifted southwest. A warm breeze ruffles her feathers and draws … Continue reading →

3/29/2026 Harriett sits quietly.  Nothing escapes her notice. She is thinking about the weather, the wind, and fish. The North River, Carteret County, N.C., flows quietly behind my house, moving with the tide. The sun is shining. The sky is … Continue reading →