Author Archives: Harriett Raptor

The osprey is good at fishing and the bald eagle not so good. Bald eagles often chase Osprey, until they drop their catch. When the osprey drops its fish, the eagle will immediately stop chasing and grab the food mid-air.  

Baby shows off her wing

Baby’s in the spotlight. See how she holds her head with pride. When she steps into the limelight, you can feel the love in her heart begin to rise.

Eyes are open Down-covered Weak in movements, but can beg. Chicks are brooded almost continually (1–14 days old) and fed small bits of fish by female parent. Brooding is intermittent thereafter, up to about 4 wk of age, as necessary … Continue reading →