Author Archives: Harriett Raptor

Happy Birthday! May 19, 2017. A landmark year. Here is my little guy. Sorry the picture is not more clear, but that is the Doctor’s fault. Love Ya! Harriett Subscribe to Osprey Tales… Subscribe by Email Camera # 1 http://northriverdeckcam.axiscam.net:9000 … Continue reading →

Incubation Incubation begins when the first egg is laid. Subsequent eggs are laid one to three days apart; clutches have 2-4 eggs. The female usually takes on most of the responsibility of incubation, seldom leaving except to feed. The male … Continue reading →

Incubation Period 36–42 days Well, first egg was laid April 9, 2017.  Do not try to calculate the day of birth, I will do it for you. 36 days from April 9th = May 17th, which is this Wednesday. 42 … Continue reading →

February 2013 – March 2013 Material Our Nesting platform took two months to build. There was what is known today as a “learning curve”. I’m sure you know what I mean, as you all seem to be computer literate. But … Continue reading →

It won’t be long now……

Ospreys have few natural enemies. If the eggs and the young, sometimes even adults, especially incubating females,are victims of predation,they are snatched from their nests by owls, under the cover of darkness. Eagles are another avian threat to osprey. Osprey … Continue reading →

Raptors are believed to have the keenest eyesight in nature because of the size of the eyeball and the eye muscles designed for rapid focus. Diurnal raptors have full color vision and two concentrations of cones (one directed to the … Continue reading →

Harriett laid her first egg April 9th. She laid her second egg April 11th; her third egg was laid April 13th…….The gestation period is 36 to 42 days. Does any one know how to add out there? Well I guess … Continue reading →

“Oh good grief”, said Harriett. “I thought you and your friends were up to the task. After all, it’s not that hard to become a thoughtful osprey observer”. The Doctor was embarrassed. He tried to blame it on his poor … Continue reading →

I love the process of incubation.  It provides an unparalleled time of peace and reflection….. tranquility.  Of course it would not be possible without Johnathan’s protection.  Jonathan has already proved he is up to task. That does not mean I … Continue reading →