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: Karyl Stoia
Nest Name:
SAU-04A - General Electric Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2019-04-29
11:30 AM to 11:50 AM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 55F, sunn and clear, slight breeze
Other Activity: osprey inside nest, another osprey came down towrds her and she chased it away by waving her wings
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Jerry Klima
Nest Name:
SAL-07 - Town Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2019-04-29
9:30 AM to 9:45 AM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 47 degrees, cloudy, 15 mph NW
Other Activity: A single adult osprey was circling high over Town Creek, but showed no interest in the platform and gradually circled away to the east. No sign of any nest-building on the platform.
Observation Method: from rail trail
General Comments:
Name: Jerry Klima
Nest Name:
SAL-01 - Rings Island Platforms
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2019-04-29
1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 3
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 53 degrees, partly sunny, 15 mph NW
Other Activity: The female is sitting deep in the nest and the male was perched on Platform 2. Another osprey flew over, triggering some alarm calls, but did not approach the nest.
Observation Method: from back yard
General Comments: The recent concerted attacks on the nest have ceased. The male is feeding the female regularly with herring-size fish.
Name: Stan Franzeen
Nest Name:
SLM-02 - Danvers River Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2019-04-29
6:45 PM to 7:00 PM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 53F, high tide, mostly overcast, slight breeze
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Stan Franzeen
Nest Name:
SLM-02 - Danvers River Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2019-04-29
6:45 PM to 7:00 PM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 53F, high tide, mostly overcast, slight breeze
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Amy Howell
Nest Name:
ROW-07 - Sawyers Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2019-04-29
11:33 AM to 12:05 PM
at: Rowley
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 54 degrees, sunny, some clouds, breezy on the marsh, high tide, beautiful, sun sheen over towards Plum Island
Other Activity: Heard Osprey chirps/calls, saw a messy nest, the female was perched on the marsh at the base of the nest. Male flew in & mated w/female on the marsh, then he flew a short ways & perched on the marsh. The male later flew up and perched on the marsh perch. At 11:50 AM, both Osprey flew - the female perched on the nest & the male circled, then mated with the female on the nest and flew to perch on the marsh a ways off to the right of the nest. The female stayed perched/standing on the edge of the nest. No incubating observed.
Observation Method: on foot, on the marsh
General Comments: This is a new beginning this season, the female of the nest died last year. Either the male returned and has found a new mate or this may be a new Osprey couple. Hoping for a good outcome.
Name: Christine Morabito
Nest Name:
NPT-03 - Woodbridge Island Duck Blind #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2019-04-29
12:14 PM to 12:35 PM
at: Newburyport
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 52 degrees, sunny, wind 13 mph
Other Activity: Several Osprey flying in area. Two birds appeared to be flying together. One of these several landed on nest. Visibility was poor from my vantage point, even with a scope. Unfortunately, I did not get a chance to view nest from restaurant before business hours.
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments: Lots of osprey activity in area with several nearby nests. It's often difficult to determine which pair is which when in flight. Much easier, obviously, when perched at nest site.
Name: Christine Morabito
Nest Name:
NEW-05 - Chaces Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2019-04-29
12:14 PM to 12:35 PM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 52 degrees, sunny, wind 13 mph
Other Activity: Bird one standing on nest, bird 2 perched on "daddy perch" nearby. Bird 2 flew off. Several osprey flying in area. Two of them appeared to be flying together. One bird landed on nearby nest (NPT03).
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments: Lots of osprey flying in area. There are several nearby nests, so it's often difficult to keep track of pairs unless they are perched at nest site. I guess lots of osprey activity is a good problem to have!
Name: Lynette Leka
Nest Name:
NEW-03A - Plum Island River Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2019-04-29
08:20 AM to 08:25 AM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 45 degF, 0% cloud cover, strong wind from NNW
Other Activity: two birds both down in the marsh grasses near the platform
Observation Method: on foot
General Comments: observed at the same time as the Graf Marsh nest - but I got too cold and had to leave after five minutes
Name: Christine Morabito
Nest Name:
NEW-03A - Plum Island River Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2019-04-29
11:49 AM to 12:09 PM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 51 degrees, sunny, wind 13 mph
Other Activity: Bird 1 was standing on nest, bird 2 was perched on "daddy perch" nearby. Bird the appeared to be eating. A third osprey flew very close to the nest, but neither of the pair seems to react. A bit later, 2 other osprey flew near nest and bird 2 chased them off, returning to daddy perch and continuing to eat.
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments: Lots of osprey activity in the area. There are also several nearby nests. It's difficult to determine which pair is which unless they are perched at nest site.