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: Lisa Manzi
Nest Name:
ESS-04 - Round Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-02
7:35 AM to 7:45 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 60 degrees F, wind WNW 1 MPH, sunny
Other Activity:
Observation Method: by kayak
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzi
Nest Name:
ESS-03 - Great Bank Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-02
8:40 AM to 8:50 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 65 F, wind WNW 1 mph, sunny
Other Activity: Another osprey was on a rock somewhat nearby in the marsh
Observation Method: by kayak
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzi
Nest Name:
ESS-02 - Brophy Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-02
8:05 AM to 8:20 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 62 F, Wind WNW 1, Sunny
Other Activity: Initially 1 osprey was on the nest. Then a second flew in with a stick and both were perched in/on the nest for a few minutes. No little heads were visible and it did not appear they were intereacting with any young in the nest. The second osprey flew out after a few minutes.
Observation Method: by kayak
General Comments:
Name: John Lund
Nest Name:
MAN-01 - Sauli Rock Daymarker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-02
11:30 AM to 11:45:AM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Temp 70°F Wind SW@4mph Sky clear
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments: One adult on nest One adult perched
Name: John Lund
Nest Name:
BEV-01 - Monument Bar Channel Marker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-02
10:40 AM to 10:50 AM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Temp 71°F Wind SW@4mph Sky clear
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments: Observed 2 adults on nest , one feeding a single chick.
Name: Dorothy Rocklin
Nest Name:
SAU-08 - DCR Rumney Marsh Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-01
2:25 PM to 2:36 PM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 78, sunny, ENE 4mph gusts 13
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments: initially male on perch next to platform, then he moved to perch over platform and then left
Name: Dorothy Rocklin
Nest Name:
SAU-06 - DCR Rumney Marsh Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-01
3:02 PM to 3:09 PM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 78, sunny, ENE 4mph gusts 13
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments: She finally raised her head and moved a little so I new she was there! Huge nest. Male landed on perch over nest and left quickly
Name: Dorothy Rocklin
Nest Name:
SAU-03 - Route 107 Utility Pole
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-01
2:45 PM to 2:56 PM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 78, sunny ENE 4mph gusts 13
Other Activity:
Observation Method:
General Comments: another osprey perched on tower nearby
Name: Lore Chapman
Nest Name:
SLM-04 - National Grid Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-01
722 AM to 743 AM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Sunny 60 degrees light wind < 5MPH
Other Activity: One Osprey was in nest with head visible. Moved around and continuously lowered head and raised it. I could not confirm if there were nestlings but the way the bird was acting she appeared to be busying herself with activity in the nest. During the observation time another adult osprey flew back and perched on tower near nest. He continued to raise and lower his wings.
Observation Method: In vehicle with binoculars at the end of Osgood Street.
General Comments: .
Name: Lore Chapman
Nest Name:
SLM-02 - Danvers River Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-01
632 AM to 645 AM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Sunny, 60 degrees, very light wind < 5MPH
Other Activity: One adult osprey perched on tower below nest. No activity visible in nest
Observation Method: On foot with binoculars at the end of March St
General Comments: .