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: Christopher Rogers
Nest Name:
GLO-01 - KEA Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-05-19
2:50 PM to 3:10 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 71, clear, light winds
Other Activity: Second osprey perched in nearby tree
Observation Method: Vehicle/foot
General Comments: Osprey sitting low in nest second perched in nearby tree. No other activity observed
Name: Dave Rimmer
Nest Name:
GLO-01 - KEA Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-05-19
9 AM to 9 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions:
Other Activity:
Observation Method:
General Comments: one bird low in nest
Name: Shirley Singleton
Nest Name:
ESS-05 - Singleton Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-05-19
6:00 AM to 6:15 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: partly cloudy 59 degrees
Other Activity:
Observation Method: From deck
General Comments: It has been 4 weeks since I first saw Pauline sitting in the nest.
Name: Stan Franzeen
Nest Name:
BEV-01 - Monument Bar Channel Marker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-05-19
2:45 PM to 3:00 PM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 64F, 13MPH wind, slightly overcast but good visibility
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Dorothy Rocklin
Nest Name:
SAU-08 - DCR Rumney Marsh Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-05-18
9:23 AM to 9:33 AM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: sunny, 77, occasional breeze
Other Activity: no sticks on nest platform
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Dorothy Rocklin
Nest Name:
SAU-06 - DCR Rumney Marsh Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-05-18
10:05 AM to 10:20 AM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: sunny, 77, occasional breeze
Other Activity: no osprey on nest. Think some nesting material has been added. Osprey perched on low perches sticking up from marsh near the nesting platform
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Dorothy Rocklin
Nest Name:
SAU-03 - Route 107 Utility Pole
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-05-18
9:45 AM to 10:00 AM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: sunny, 77, occasional breeze
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
SAL-08 - Shad Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-05-18
9:30 AM to 9:35
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 68 F, overcast, windy
Other Activity: 1 on perch. nest has been built
Observation Method: from boat ramp
General Comments:
Name: Jerry Klima
Nest Name:
SAL-07 - Town Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-05-18
9:15 AM to 9:45 AM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 3
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 70 degrees, clear, light W
Other Activity: When I arrived there was a single female on the nest. Soon after an immature bald eagle flew by and the female flew from the nest and chased after the eagle. The female continued to circle the area and soon I heard a warning cry from her and saw another female approaching the area. The resident female tried to chase the other female away and soon a male osprey joined the action also making warning cries. The resident female returned to the nest and the male and the intruding female continued to circle. Eventually they went out of sight, but soon after a female returned and dove at the resident female and tried to drive her from the nest. No luck. After another try at dislodging the resident female the intruding female flew away. A few minutes later the resident male flew to the nest and perched with the resident female. These new residents are definitely defending their nest site, but there is almost no evidence of nest-building.
Observation Method: from rail trail
General Comments: Dave, I think you should add this platform to your list of established nest sites. It is interesting that every time I observe the ospreys there is a pair of mute swans in Town Creek very close to the osprey platform.
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
SAL-04 - Salisbury Beach Reservation Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-05-18
9:30 AM to 9:35 AM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 68 F, overcast, windy
Other Activity:
Observation Method: from boat ramp
General Comments: