Author Archives: Harriett Raptor

When diving after fish, Ospreys can completely submerge themselves underwater and still be able to fly away with their prey. Most other fish-eating birds of prey can only pluck fish from the surface of the water as they fly by. … Continue reading →

I have a Facebook page now. The Doctor is busy. I can’t wait to get home and see what he has prepared. Do you really think he can do it? He spelled “co-sine” incorrectly.  And he’s trying to divide the … Continue reading →

The universe expanded from an extremely dense and hot state and continues to expand today. 13.8 billion years ago all of space was contained in a single point from which the Universe has been expanding ever since. After the initial … Continue reading →

          Mount Olympus Some mornings Helios, his chariot and steeds must rise behind Mother Nature’s clouds.  Helios has gotten used to it.  It’s no big deal.  His ego is not injured at all.  Mother Nature does not care … Continue reading →

Ospreys from North America, Europe, and northern Asia migrate south in the fall (ospreys from North America go to Mexico, Central America, and South America; ospreys from Europe and northern Asia go to Africa, India and southeast Asia). Osprey are … Continue reading →

Although ospreys mate for life, they part ways each year for the fall migration. They migrate as individuals, not in groups or flocks.  They travel in small skeins like the ones we have previously described. A skein of ospreys in … Continue reading →

“No!  &@% $*#!”   Exclaimed Ozzie.  “Absolutely not!  What does he think I am?  Who does he think he is?” “No!” Squawked Ozzie Harriett knew it would not be easy and had anticipated this reaction.  But, Harriett had already thought … Continue reading →

Introduction to Osprey Migration Every year, in the autumn there is a large-scale movement of birds from their breeding (summer) homes to their nonbreeding (winter) grounds. European osprey winter in Africa.  American and Canada breeders winter in South America, although some stay in the … Continue reading →

“Well, it’s August,” announced the Doctor. “August it is,” confirmed Harriett without a second thought. Harriet on their new future aerie “August is special. Isn’t that right Harriett?” proclaimed the Doctor. “Special? Sure, special if you say so. Special in … Continue reading →