Author Archives: Harriett Raptor

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 →

Who has red-orange eyes? Whose flight feathers are tipped in white? Who has a specked light brown necklace just like her mother’s? And who has grown bigger and stronger than both of her parents? Hello Tweedy. It’s nice of you … Continue reading →

The Doctor’s remaining web cam ceased to function at 05:50 this morning. The Doctor has had a tough year with his equipment. No eulogy please. He is proud of this old camera. It survived the hurricane and two days of high … Continue reading →

Daydreaming at the kitchen counter, the Doctor haphazardly gazed at Old North River’s receding tide, hoping his mood would not follow. The need to get a personal, close-up photo of Tweedy gnawed at his sense of certainty, despite the definitive … Continue reading →

Morning Today could not have been more beautiful. The sunrise was pink-orange.  It illuminated the blue-gray morning clouds, promising a brief shower later in the day.  A July Carolina day followed, bringing happiness to the Doctor and his family. “Arf”, said … Continue reading →

A picture paints a thousand words. The platform had not been restored an hour, before out of the blue, the Female that lives with the Doctor noticed an osprey circling high above . “Click”, went her camera. Picture #1 A … Continue reading →

Still no telepathy from Harriett. The Doctor continues his investigation. He has more evidence to share, but first we must take a look at some special humans. Harriett calls them Osprey Friends.                       … Continue reading →