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: Dianne Sampson
Nest Name:
GLO-09 - Ten Pound Island Daymarker R2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-07-13
09:05 AM to 03:13 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Fog, clouds, sun. Temp. 70’s, wind from south east
Other Activity: All day observation
Observation Method: House deck
General Comments:
Name: Beth Cooper
Nest Name:
GLO-04 - Annisquam River Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-07-13
03:15 PM to 03:25 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 73 degrees, wind SE 11 mph, mostly sunny.
Other Activity:
Observation Method: On foot with scope.
General Comments: I believe these nests will remain unoccupied for the remainder of the season.
Name: Beth Cooper
Nest Name:
GLO-02 - Wingarsheek Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-07-13
02:40 PM to 03:00 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 74 degrees, wind SE 11 mph, partly cloudy.
Other Activity:
Observation Method: On foot with scope.
General Comments: Female perched on outer part of nest. I was able to see movement inside for a brief moment. I assume it's the one chick I saw last week. Viewing is tough.
Name: Beth Cooper
Nest Name:
GLO-01 - KEA Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-07-13
01:39 PM to 02:25 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 3
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 71 degrees, wind SE 11 mph, partly cloudy.
Other Activity: There were two birds in the nest when I arrived, just hanging out, I believe a male and a female, hard to be certain between the distance and heat shimmer. Then, suddenly, there was a spat, and I believe the female chased the male away. Overhead, I heard a lot of noise, and when I looked up, there were two Osprey circling all around, a male and a female. The female eventually flew down into the nest, but the resident female chased her away. Then a male flew in, and the resident female flew off. Love this stuff! Very cool!
Observation Method: On foot with scope.
General Comments: I assume this pair has split due to nest failure, and one of the birds (probably the male) has found a new mate. : (
Name: Greg Power
Nest Name:
BEV-04 - Beverly Port Marina Boat Haul
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-07-13
04:40 PM to 04:59 PM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Clear sky Temperature: 74°F Wind: Gentle breeze - fresh breeze Wind Direction: SE Cloud Cover: 0% Humidity: 80%
Other Activity: Empty nest
Observation Method: Foot on dock
General Comments: I'll keep checking.
Name: Linda Pogson
Nest Name:
SAU-08 - DCR Rumney Marsh Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-07-12
08:30 AM to 08:45 AM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 72 cloudy
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Vehicle from Belair St.
General Comments: One adult was on the perch near the nest & the other was on the nest with the two big chicks.
Name: Dorothy Rocklin
Nest Name:
SAU-08 - DCR Rumney Marsh Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-07-12
04:38 PM to 04:51 PM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: sunny, 77, ESE 12 mph, gusts 18
Other Activity: For a second week in a row all I have seen is the female flying around and calling, coming back to perch and leaving again calling, and then perching and calling. No youn visible even with borrowed scope at max (45X) magnification. Coincidence or is male having trouble finding fish? or some other reason?
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:
2025-07-12
05:17 PM to 05:24 PM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: sunny, 77, ESE 12mph, gusts 18
Other Activity: adult sitting on perch near platform. 2 chicks visible, one spreading its wings.
Observation Method: foot
General Comments: Had borrowed scope
Name: Dorothy Rocklin
Nest Name:
SAU-03 - Route 107 Utility Pole
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-07-12
05:35 PM to 05:45 PM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: sunny, 77, ESE 12mph, gusts 18
Other Activity: no adults on or near nest. 2 chicks, one blocking other until 1st one spread its wings and turned around, then 2nd behind it visible. Even with borrowed scope at max mag. (45x) couldn't see 3rd chick. Was it behind other 2 or did something happen to it, or what. Only seen once and not before or since by me or anyone else.
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Lesli Woodruff
Nest Name:
SLM-04 - National Grid Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-07-12
12:55 PM to 01:15 PM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 3
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Warm, foggy, some wind
Other Activity: One adult was perched close to the nest, and the other (f?) Was perched beside the nest on the transmission tower. 2 of the nestlings were doing hopping and flapping in the wind, but the 3rd just wasn't ready. The parent hopped back up on the nest right next to him and seemed like she was trying to encourage him... I bet they will all fledge soon.
Observation Method:
General Comments: This nest looks like it's getting crowded! 😆