Osprey Monitoring & Sightings
Where are Osprey Nesting?
For more than 15 years, Greenbelt has been dedicated to Osprey conservation through the construction and maintenance of nesting platforms, data collection, public education, and collaborative research efforts aimed at protecting this once endangered species. Volunteers submit their sightings online, and the most recent sightings are displayed in real-time.
Osprey Sighting Form
Help track Osprey behavior north of Boston by submitting your observations using our easy-to-use online reporting form.
Osprey Sightings Archive Search
Name: Emerson Dahmen
Nest Name:
IPS-10 - Laws Creek Duck Blind #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
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Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-06-13
3 PM to 4 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 80 degrees Winds SW at 10 mph
Other Activity:
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Emerson Dahmen
Nest Name:
IPS-09A - Broad Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-06-13
3 PM to 4 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 80 degrees Winds SW at 10 mph
Other Activity: One adult in nest, other on marsh perch. Two chicks plus one egg in nest.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Emerson Dahmen
Nest Name:
IPS-05 - Laws Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-06-13
3 PM to 4 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 80 degrees Winds SW at 10 mph
Other Activity: One osprey in nest, other on marsh perch
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Emerson Dahmen
Nest Name:
IPS-04A - Six Goose Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-06-13
3 PM to 4 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 80 degrees Winds SW at 10 mph
Other Activity: One adult in nest, other on marsh perch.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Rick Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-08 - Greenbelt Cox Reservation Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-06-13
1:15 PM to 1:20 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 75 degrees, sunny, slight breeze
Other Activity: Only saw one osprey in incubating position.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Rick & Jan Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-07 - Babson Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-06-13
2:30 PM to 2:40 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 78 degrees, sunny, slight breeze
Other Activity:
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Rick Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-06 - Soginese Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-06-13
1:30 PM to 1:45 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 75 degrees, sunny, slight breeze
Other Activity: Both osprey perched on nest. As we approached both osprey took off and acted very protective of the nest against us. They constantly circled and screeched until we moved away and then they both returned to the nest. Almost like they were guarding something.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Shirley Singleton
Nest Name:
ESS-05 - Singleton Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-06-13
7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Overcast, low 70s
Other Activity: I am happy to confirm 2 chicks! They are holding their heads high and strong and keeping Bob busy bringing in the fish. He helps participate on the nest doing housekeeping and taking his turn to watch over them when Pauline takes a short break on the marsh perch.
Observation Method: From backyard
General Comments:
Name: Rick & Jan Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-04 - Round Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-06-13
2:30 PM to 2:40 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 78 degrees, sunny, slight breeze
Other Activity: This nest was active the last two times I was here.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Rick & Jan Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-03 - Great Bank Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-06-13
3:00 PM to 3:10 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 78 degrees, sunny, slight breeze
Other Activity: Both osprey were in incubating position.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments: