Author Archives: Harriett Raptor

“Something’s not right,” said Jesse. Abigail had the same feeling.  She felt a restlessness, a need to move. “Where the heck is everyone, anyway?”  She continued. David was picking apart a speckled trout, oblivious to the conversation.  Abby turned to … Continue reading →

The Doctor    “Ozzie left Friday; Harriett left Saturday.” said the Doctor. The three juveniles are about to begin their rough, harsh adult lives, that which makes life beautiful. Abigail continues to hang around the Taj Mahal. She and David … Continue reading →

Preening feathers is an important activity for many birds especially aquatic birds.. Birds rub their bill against an oily sac at the base of the upper tail feathers, called a “preen gland,” and distribute oil over their feathers. They adjust … Continue reading →

“Jesse appears to have left us early,” remarked Harriett.  “I have not seen him for a week.” “Abigail is spending all her time with us at the Taj Mahal.  Sometimes, the very aggressive and strongest juveniles leave their nest early. … Continue reading →

It has been a peaceful weekend at the Taj Mahal. Situated in the North River, 500 yards from the Doctor’s giant nest, where he lives with the Female Homo sapien that keeps him straight, O&H are on duty.     … Continue reading →

“I missed the babies this morning. Questions: Will they return, back and forth, to the nest during the next few weeks? Did you get a glimpse of the “visiting” baby a few days ago? Was that a bit strange for … Continue reading →

The first thing Doctor does each day upon arriving home from work, is check on O & H and family. He winds back his DVR to sunrise and then using 2x, 4x and 16x  fast-forward, he reviews the day.  It … Continue reading →

All birds – from the tiny hummingbird to the giant albatross – have the same basic feather groupings. There are four basic wing shapes and all birds fall into a semblance of one of the four configurations. The size and … Continue reading →

  This morning at 5:56 AM, Jesse sustained himself 1-2 feet above the nest for 10-12 seconds.

“The boys are looking good,” thought the Doctor. David and Jessie appear to be strong and healthy, right on schedule in their development. “Those are healthy looking babies you’ve got,” thought the Doctor. “Thank you Doctor,” Harriett thought back. Harriet seems … Continue reading →