Category Archives: Ospreys

The Life of Harriett: An Osprey’s Return and New Beginnings

3/29/2026 Harriett sits quietly.  Nothing escapes her notice. She is thinking about the weather, the wind, and fish. The North River, Carteret County, N.C., flows quietly behind my house, moving with the tide. The sun is shining. The sky is … Continue reading

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The Life of Harriett: An Osprey’s Return and New Beginnings

3/15/2026 Harriett Raptor Many of you know her. Harriet is an osprey that returns to the platform I built 12 years ago. She comes every year. Harriett is a Ten-year-old mother of sixteen, fluent in telepathy, a possessor of genetic … Continue reading

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First flight

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Almost adults

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Big Three

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Growth

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Nap Time

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Protection

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Vigorous

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Mother’s Day 5-12-2024

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