Osprey Tales

It is time.

Harriett’s zugunruhe has reached a crescendo. Instinct is now in control.

She turns to the Atlantic, faces the off shore breeze, and with outstretched wings lifts off.

As Harriett leaves, she makes note of familiar landmarks:

The Doctor’s giant nest,

The Harker’s Island bridge,

Cape Lookout light,

She has used these landmarks for years, when returning home from South America.

Baby will learn them too.

Harriet and Mr. Raptor will not migrate together. Harriett leaves first and goes to her winter fishing grounds. Mr. Raptor stays behind to continue feeding Baby, while she learns to fish. Several days later, Mr. Raptor will head South, returning to his winter home.

Mr. Raptor bringing a fish to Baby