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: Dave Rimmer
Nest Name:
NEW-11 - Plum Bush Downs Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-22
01:16 PM to 01:16 PM
at: Newbury
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Name: David Rimmer
Nest Name:
NEW-05 - Chaces Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-22
04:00 PM to 04:00 PM
at: Newbury
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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:
2026-03-22
01:05 PM to 01:10 PM
at: Beverly
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Weather Conditions: Light rain - moderate rain Temperature: 41 - 44°F Wind: Moderate breeze - near gale Wind Direction: S Cloud Cover: 100% Humidity: 72 - 82%
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Observation Method: vehicle
General Comments:
Name: greg power
Nest Name:
BEV-01 - Monument Bar Channel Marker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-22
12:55 PM to 01:00 PM
at: Beverly
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Weather Conditions: Light rain - moderate rain Temperature: 41 - 44°F Wind: Moderate breeze - near gale Wind Direction: S Cloud Cover: 100% Humidity: 72 - 82%
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Observation Method: vehicle
General Comments:
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
SAL-13 - Dead Creek Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-20
11:25 AM to 11:30 AM
at: Salisbury
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Weather Conditions: 45F, breeze, clear sky
Other Activity: platform is empty
Observation Method: from Liberty St.
General Comments:
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
SAL-12 - Dead Creek Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-20
11:20 AM to 11:25 AM
at: Salisbury
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Weather Conditions: 45F, breeze, clear sky
Other Activity: no material on platform
Observation Method: From Liberty St.
General Comments:
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
SAL-11 - Middle Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-20
10:30 AM to 10:35 AM
at: Salisbury
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Weather Conditions: 45F, breeze, clear sky
Other Activity: platform is cleared of nest material
Observation Method: Sweet Apple Tree Lane/Salisbury Marsh WMA
General Comments:
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
SAL-10 - Lunt Rock Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-20
10:45 AM to 11:00 AM
at: Salisbury
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Weather Conditions: 45F, breeze, clear sky
Other Activity: Mature Bald Eagle sitting on perch of platform. A lot of nest material on platform. Could be take-over???
Observation Method: Salisbury Beach Reservation boat launch
General Comments:
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
SAL-09 - Blackwater Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-20
11:10 AM to 11:15 AM
at: Salisbury
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Weather Conditions: 45F, breeze, clear sky
Other Activity: lots of material on platform
Observation Method: Markey's parking lot
General Comments:
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
SAL-08 - Shad Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-20
10:45 AM to 11:00 AM
at: Salisbury
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Weather Conditions: 45F, breeze, clear sky
Other Activity: empty platform
Observation Method: Salisbury Beach Reservation boat launch
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