Author Archives: Harriett Raptor

“Doctor, come quick!” said the female H. sapien that lives with the Doctor, in his giant nest, on the bank of the North River. The Doctor slowly turned in his bed. His low back and muscles argued, “this is a … Continue reading →

“Hello Harriett,” transmitted the Doctor. “Hello Doctor,” Harriett responded immediately. She was in the mood to exchange thoughts. “What is that green stuff Ozzie has been dropping in all day?” “Just green stuff,” thought Harriett. “It smells good.” “At first … Continue reading →

Incubation refers to the process by which certain oviparous (egg-laying) animals hatch their eggs, and to the development of the embryo within the egg. The most vital factor of incubation is the constant temperature required for its development over a specific period. The act of sitting on eggs … Continue reading →

  That-a-girl, Harriett.

Clutch Size 1–4 eggs Incubation Period 36–42 days……………Mark your calender. Egg Description Cream to pinkish cinnamon; wreathed and spotted with reddish brown. Incubation begins when the first egg is laid. Subsequent eggs are laid one to three days apart; clutches … Continue reading →

“I told you I felt an egg coming,” declared Harriett. Harriett laid her egg today at 14:48:11,  +/- 5 seconds. She sat on the egg for a very long time, but finally at 15:12:37 seconds she gave us a peek. … Continue reading →

Harriett’s nest 4/23/2015, 7:00 PM I’m sorry I disturbed your nest last evening,” transmitted the Doctor. “No problem, no problem at all,” Harriet reflected. “I knew what you were doing. “Why do you think Ozzie did not swoop down and … Continue reading →

        “Make no mistake about it, Ozzie and I can build a nest worthy of the Taj Mahal,” remarked Harriett. “And we can do it in 10 days no less!” Ozzie, still bloodied from battle pumped up his chest and … Continue reading →

The Battle of the Taj Mahal Harriett is crucial in her supportive role. Whenever she returns to the Taj Mahal, the fight between the two males intensifies. It’s a tactic O&H learned when they fought Reggie Raccoon two years ago: She … Continue reading →

  It’s not the size of the Osprey in the fight, but the size of the fight in the Osprey. An inexperienced Ozzie flew straight into Ivan’s outstretched talons. They ripped the feathers off the left side of his forehead. … Continue reading →