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: Lynette Leka
Nest Name:
NEW-01 - Graf Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-10
08:10 AM to 08:25 AM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 63 degF, moderate gusty wind from WNW, 10% cloud cover
Other Activity: bird down in nest incubating - became a little more active, perhaps arranging sticks or tending chicks
Observation Method: on foot
General Comments:
Name: Lynette Leka
Nest Name:
IPS-07 - Plum Island #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-10
07:10 AM to 07:25 AM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 59 degF, moderately strong wind from WSW, clear sky
Other Activity: one bird in nest; second bird on post perch, flew up to platform perch, seemed to be feeding itself, then flew off with what looked like a small fish in its talons; bird in nest probably incubating, but doing a lot of preening
Observation Method: on foot
General Comments:
Name: Lynette Leka
Nest Name:
IPS-06 - Plum Island #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-10
07:40 AM to 07:55 AM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 59 degF, moderately strong gusty wind from W, clear sky
Other Activity: first bird down in nest, incubating; second bird flew up to nest, they interacted a bit, then first bird flew down to marsh, perched there; second bird rearranged a big stick then proceeded to continue with incubation
Observation Method: on foot
General Comments: I had always thought that only the female Osprey incubates, but this was a clear instance of it being handed off from one bird to the other - might it have something to do with this possibly being a second nesting effort?
Name: Dianne Sampson
Nest Name:
GLO-09 - Ten Pound Island Daymarker R2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-10
8:10 AM to 8:50 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: One on nest, one in tree
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Temp. In 70’s, sunny day, wind around 20k
Other Activity: Male observation on tree on Island. Female on nest.
Observation Method: Deck on my house
General Comments: Still cannot see into nest but hope she is sitting on an egg.
Name: Karen Rembert
Nest Name:
GLO-05 - Lobsta Land Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-10
04:30 PM to 04:35 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: partly cloudy, warm
Other Activity:
Observation Method: home computer
General Comments: Annie feeding the older chick; smaller one resting in the nest and doesn't appear interested in food. After a couple of minutes the younger/smaller one woke up and Annie started feeding him/her too. Annie is a wonderful mother; she made a point of feeding more to the smaller one.
Name: Chris Rogers
Nest Name:
GLO-01 - KEA Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-10
8:10 AM to 8:50 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Clear, 60’s, slide breeze
Other Activity: On arrival one adult on nest rim. 15 minutes in second arrived with fish then departed . Remaining adult demonstrated feeding behavior. Nestlings not visible. Confirmation of at least one chick was made when projectile waste originating from inside the nest cleared the rim with ease.
Observation Method: Vehicle
General Comments:
Name: Jackie Hutchinson
Nest Name:
ESS-03 - Great Bank Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-10
12:15 PM to 12:30
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions:
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Kayak
General Comments:
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
EAB-02 - Belle Isle Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-10
10:15 AM to 10:35
at: East Boston
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 65° / Sunny / Winds W - 9mph/16mph
Other Activity: It appeared that the female may have been perched off to the north side of the nest, observed to nestlings in nest. (Either female or male was perched)
Observation Method: Walked out to viewing platform. With spotting scope.
General Comments: Confirmed nestlings via DCR osprey cam.
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
EAB-01 - MBTA Rail Yard
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-10
9:40 AM to 10:05 AM
at: East Boston
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 65° / Sunny / Winds W - 9mph/16mph
Other Activity: Both adults on nest. Male flew off, female flapped around a bit, flew off, nestling popped up, female came back and settle down.
Observation Method: Walked to the rear of the MBTA Repair Facilities and viewed through chainlink fence.
General Comments: Very few other shorebirds in the general vicinity.
Name: John Lund
Nest Name:
MAN-01 - Sauli Rock Daymarker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-10
11:40 AM to 12:05 PM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Temp 71°F Wind W@ 5 mph Sky clear
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments: Two adults on nest, one appears to be feeding chick, however, chick not visible.