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.
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Name: Lynne Holton
Nest Name:
IPS-08 - Sally Weatherall Reservation Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2019-06-17
7::30 PM to 8:05 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 64 degrees, cirrus clouds, light wind
Other Activity: A small amount of nesting material has been brought to the platform. About ten minutes into observation an adult osprey arrived and stood on the platform.
Observation Method: Foot
General Comments: This is my first observation of activity this season. I will follow more regularly for a period of time to see if it is a housekeeping pair.
Name: Emerson Dahmen
Nest Name:
IPS-05 - Laws Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2019-06-17
1 PM to 3:00 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 3
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 72° F Winds S at 3-5 mph
Other Activity: One osprey flew from , to join other circling overhead. 3 chicks.
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:
2019-06-17
1 PM to 3:00 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 72° F Winds S at 3-5 mph
Other Activity: Two chicks and one egg
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments:
Name: Shirley Singleton
Nest Name:
ESS-05 - Singleton Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2019-06-17
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 4
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Sunny, low 70s
Other Activity: Osprey wars: I was in the barn when I heard loud osprey calls coming from the marsh. The regular pair were in the nest flapping their wings while two other osprey were soaring above the platform and taking turns diving at the nest. The nest pair vigorously flapped their wings and the intruder pair flew off towards Ipswich. The nest pair stayed on watch for about 15 minutes when the intruder pair returned for round two of osprey wars. The nest pair again successfully defended their platform. When the coast was clear, the male of the nest pair began vigorously hauling in sticks and arranging them in the nest. The nest pair then attempted to mate.
Observation Method: From the deck
General Comments:
Name: Stan Franzeen
Nest Name:
BEV-01 - Monument Bar Channel Marker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2019-06-17
7:00 PM to 7:05 PM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 68F, slight breeze, low tide, nearing sunset
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Stan Franzeen
Nest Name:
SLM-02 - Danvers River Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2019-06-16
6:35 PM to 6:50 PM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 62F, cloudy, 100% humidity, low tide, w 7 mph
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Linda Pogson
Nest Name:
LYN-03 - Lower Saugus River Channel Marker-Walsh
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2019-06-16
10:00 AM to 10:10 AM
at: Lynn
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 69 - rain shower
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Vehicle from Raddin St.
General Comments: One adult was perched on the nest but did not appear to tending to anyone in the nest while we were watching
Name: Shirley Singleton
Nest Name:
ESS-05 - Singleton Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2019-06-16
5:00 AM to 8:00 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Dark, rainy low 60s
Other Activity:
Observation Method:
General Comments:
Name: Albert Levesque
Nest Name:
MAR-02 - Great Aquivitae Daymarker
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2019-06-15
03:00 PM to 03:35 PM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 3
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 79F, gusty SW, sunny
Other Activity: Female perched while young moved around then she fed the smallest and eventually the others as well. The two larger pooped over the side like their parents.
Observation Method: on foot by scope
General Comments:
Name: Albert Levesque
Nest Name:
REV-02 - Wonderland Park Light Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2019-06-15
01:37 PM to 02:00 PM
at: Revere
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 79F, lt SW, sunny
Other Activity: Female incubating high, did much preening. One nestling rose enough to be seen. Both eventually went back to incubating position.
Observation Method: on foot by scope
General Comments: