Author Archives: Harriett Raptor

“I feel great”! Said Harriett. “Laying that first egg felt good and Ozzie is so proud. Ozzie has dramatically cut back on his cloacal kisses, which is natural and genetically programed.” “Here are a few facts and figures you should … Continue reading →

               We have an egg!        We have an egg!         We have an egg!         We have an egg! Today, 4:36 PM Harriett lays an egg. … Continue reading →

“To understand osprey reproduction, one must know a bit about osprey anatomy”, said Harriett. “The Doctor will explain”. The cloaca The cloaca is the posterior opening that serves as the only opening for the intestinal, reproductive, and urinary tracts of … Continue reading →

The osprey is one of our planets most widespread birds of prey. They can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Ospreys in North America nest from northern Alaska; along the Atlantic coast as far south as the Florida Keys, … Continue reading →

“Hello Harriett”, transmitted the Doctor. “Hello Doctor”, Harriett responded immediately. “How do you like my new camera”? “Well I hardly noticed it. What’s so new about it”? “For one thing it has infrared light and I can see you at … Continue reading →

Courtship in ospreys centers on food and nest sites. In migratory osprey populations, males and females arrive at the nest site separately, the male often arriving several days earlier than the female. Male ospreys sometimes perform a conspicuous aerial display … Continue reading →

Ozzie and two others in the skein, Victor and Veronica, realized the seriousness of the situation.  They had chosen an easterly route that took them over long stretches of open water, nonetheless it was a flight path well-traveled, known by … Continue reading →

March 1, 2014 Harriett explains. “By necessity, our story must jump ahead one full year. I start my migration home tomorrow and hope to be there the first week of April.  Last year Ozzie arrived in the last week of … Continue reading →

Febuary 20, 2014 All bird feathers evolved from scales. In fact, birds still possess scales in the lower parts of their legs and feet. Feathers are the most complex structure found in present day vertebrates. They aid in flight, thermal … Continue reading →