Author Archives: Harriett Raptor

My nest and the Doctor’s platform weathered the winter well. Thank you Doctor.

Chirp, chirp! Whistle. A high-pitched, excited succession of chirps follows—Harriett’s way of saying,                “Feeling good.” Having just arrived from her winter vacation, Harriett is in high spirits. Despite losing one third of her … Continue reading →

Harriett and Jonathan up close.

March 3, 2020 — The Santo Antônio Dam reservoir, 6 km southwest of Porto Velho, Brazil: Shorter days, falling temperatures, dwindling food supply.  Genetic instincts, mysterious alignment of the stars, the Great Spirit’s plan. Harriett longs for home. The urge … Continue reading →

The Doctor is thinking about Harriett. He cannot help it. “I wonder, where is she? I wonder what she is doing? With whom is she friends? Does she think about me?” His head turns southward. “Three more weeks. Three more … Continue reading →