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: Gail Smith
Nest Name:
MAR-01 - Forest River Park Channel Marker R2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-08-05
12:15 PM to 12:30 PM
at: Marblehead
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: overcast, low 70s
Other Activity: the fledgling was by itself perched on the side of the nest. It was calling to its parents. The two adult osprey flew in and dropped a fish (or two) and the female and fledgling bent to eat. The male flew to the perch below the nest.
Observation Method: on foot. Binoculars
General Comments:
Name: Ann Massoth
Nest Name:
HAV-01 - Trinity Stadium Light Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-08-05
02:00 PM to 03:30 PM
at: Haverhill
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 2
Weather Conditions: sunny, mid 70s, light breeze
Other Activity: Both young ospreys have fledged! One was flying off with an adult toward the river and then came back. The other taking more tentative flights around the park with the other adult watching. All four on nest at one point. Great to see!
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Peter Burns
Nest Name:
GLO-08 - Magnolia Woods Tree Nest
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-08-05
08:30 AM to 08:45 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 69 degrees, windy, overcast
Other Activity: No osprey observed on the nest or in the vicinity.
Observation Method:
General Comments:
Name: John Lund
Nest Name:
SLM-03 - Little Haste Daymarker
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-08-04
01:00 PM to 01:10 PM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions:
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments: No activity on nest
Name: Betsey Lutts-Bennett
Nest Name:
SLM-02 - Danvers River Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Self
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-08-04
02:48 PM to 02:52 PM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Humid, hazy, 80 degrees Southeast wind at 7mph
Other Activity: Both are sitting in different towers eating.
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments:
Name: Betsey Lutts-Bennett
Nest Name:
SLM-02 - Danvers River Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Self
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-08-04
02:52 PM to 03:21 PM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 82 degrees Southwest breeze Haze from wild fires
Other Activity: All 3 in nest. I have made confirmation of 2 adults and 1 nestling/fledging
Observation Method: Foot
General Comments:
Name: James Roy
Nest Name:
NEW-04 - Pine Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Self
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-08-04
08:30 AM to 08:58 AM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 2
Weather Conditions: overcast, warm
Other Activity:
Observation Method: ft.
General Comments: The adult was on the perch; two in the nest, feeding, most likely the fledglings. they are getting big
Name: John Hart
Nest Name:
IPS-08 - Sally Weatherall Reservation Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-08-04
05:15 PM to 05:30 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 75F, light, clear
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: John Hart
Nest Name:
IPS-01 - Strawberry Hill Platforms
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-08-04
04:30 PM to 05:00 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: 75F, light, clear
Other Activity: One adult (believe female) and one fledgling were at the nest. The fledgling was flapping his/her wings a lot but did not fly. Sadly, I saw two chicks when I observed the previous week.
Observation Method: Foot
General Comments:
Name: Beth Cooper
Nest Name:
GLO-03 - Farm Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-08-04
06:05 PM to 06:35 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 73 degrees, wind SSE 8 mph, mostly sunny.
Other Activity:
Observation Method: On foot with scope.
General Comments: Mom was on the perch again. She seems to be spending more time outside of the nest...hoping, no doubt!