Dunrovin woke to a cold morning (April 7, 2015) with trees, fences, and pastures covered in a thin layer of frost - and Harriet sitting on her perch was no exception. Her feathers were not only frosted, but fluffed out to keep her warm until the sun rose and did its job. She was quiet and still …
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2015: Welcome Home Harriet
What a wonderful day! Harriet landed on her nest throne at 10:05AM on March 31, 2015. We are all so very relieved. Each spring finds us anxiously awaiting the ospreys' return - but this spring really had us on edge. Last summer was a horrific one for Harriet. She lost her third chick to a early …
2015: A Bittersweet Reunion with Ozzie
How bittersweet! Such an emotional mixture: the sadness of losing Ozzie combined with the joy of knowing that he will serve as an osprey ambassador for many years to come. My heart and my eyes wept to see Ozzie standing silently on his artificial perch with a glass eye and a plastic beak. Yet my …