Author Archives: Harriett Raptor

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 →

Temptation is the desire to perform an action that one may enjoy immediately or in the short term, but will probably be regretted later for various reasons: legal, social, psychological (including feeling guilt), health-related, economic, etc. “I generally avoid temptation unless I … Continue reading →

It was a Blue-Orange Sunrise this morning.       The Doctor Calls “Harriett? Harriett, are you there?” The Doctor directed his thought, as the osprey flies, straight as an arrow, towards the platform. Both O & H were perched high, upon … Continue reading →

aerie*  (noun \ˈer-ē, ˈir-, ˈā-(ə-)rē\) The nest of a bird of prey, built high in a tree, cliff or man-made platform. “Watch where you put your wing tips, Ozzie.  The Doctor has the camera working again.” “I can’t believe it,” said Ozzie. “I … Continue reading →