Author Archives: Harriett Raptor

Learning to fly is the next important step for Tweedy. After that comes mastering sophisticated fishing skills. Until Tweedy learns to fish successfully, she will continue to rely on her parents for food. On average, osprey fledglings make their first … Continue reading →

The sun burns its way through a light mist. The purples martins seem unusually active. There is a steady northeast breeze at 5 mph and my friend Magic is showing off for Tweedy. It is going to be a beautiful … Continue reading →

Early this morning Harriett took off to do a little fishing herself. Make no mistake, Ozzie is a fisher-bird extraordinaire and has supplied his family with more than enough fish at any and all times. Harriett was not hungry, but … Continue reading →

Nestling              Nestling – A young, recently hatched osprey that has not yet grown flight feathers and is unable to fly. Nestlings are entirely dependent on their parents for food and protection. Fledgling As osprey … Continue reading →

. I couldn’t help but send you this video, before the Doctor gets home. He leaves the office window in his big nest open for me at night. I’m sure he will be excited when he sees it. Did the … Continue reading →

The Doctor wants to cover the development of Tweedy from her birth to her migration south” repeated Harriett. “Can he do it”? Asks she, as if challenging the faith and loyalty of the Doctor’s friends. “I have a question for … Continue reading →

“Hello Tweedy. Good morning Harriett. Hello Ozzie”, the Doctor perfunctorily addresses us this morning, as if saying good morning to his office staff in a half awake sleep-fog. “I really don’t like this tone of telepathy”, thought Harriett. “Aren’t you … Continue reading →

The Doctor is ecstatic. He has been asked to talk to Mrs. Asbell’s kindergarten class about us. “Osprey Day” they call it, and the Doctor is a special guest. I coached him to think like a kid, be like a … Continue reading →

It’s been four weeks since you were born.  The Heavens seem happy. All is well.   I’m not just bragging because Tweedy is my daughter, but Tweedy is growing much faster and is a lot more mature that Riki was … Continue reading →

Chinese hamster The Chinese hamster (Cricetulus griseus), is a species of hamster originating from the deserts of northern China and Mongolia. It is unique only in that it is the only natural predator of the gremlin. The life span of … Continue reading →