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: John Harrod
Nest Name:
BOX-01 - Carter Fields-Pine Tree
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-21
09:04 AM to 09:24 AM
at: Boxford
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 40 degrees F, partially cloudy, no wind
Other Activity: Both adult osprey flew away from the nest during our visit.
Observation Method: On foot from the viewing platform
General Comments: Two adult osprey have built a nest near the blue heron nest we observed during our last visit. Blue heron's have since built 3 more nests in the area making it 8 in total.
Name: Albert Levesque
Nest Name:
SLM-03 - Little Haste Daymarker
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-20
02:20 PM to 02:30 PM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 58F, overcast, no wind
Other Activity: Female was squatted down and the male moved around a bit.
Observation Method: on foot by scope
General Comments: Lack of wind and better sighting location gave us a better view of the nest. The nest is also higher and that made it more visible too.
Name: Lore Chapman
Nest Name:
SLM-05 - Salem Harbor Channel Marker G23
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-20
831 AM to 858 AM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 48 degrees, Wind ~ 8MPH from South, 100% cloud cover, steady rain
Other Activity: Osprey perched on channel marker above nest. Very still. The bird did not move or change position
Observation Method: On foot on left side of dock and then out at end of dock past restaurant with binoculars. I had to move to the other angle to confirm it was an Osprey due to the rain and the foggy binoculars but when I moved to the other location I could confirm the white head and breast. The bird appeared to be very still except the swiveling of his/her head. There was no other activity in or around the nest.
General Comments: .
Name: Betsey Lutts-Bennett
Nest Name:
SLM-04 - National Grid Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-20
07:15 AM to 07:45
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: cool, damp, breeze from the east
Other Activity: if I call to "Hey Buddy" I will get return vocalizing greetings Each morning I walk the same route generally at the same time. I am a frequent visitor they have come to tolerate
Observation Method: foot with binoculars
General Comments:
Name: Lore Chapman
Nest Name:
SLM-02 - Danvers River Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-20
855 AM to 917 AM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 48 degrees Wind from the south ~ 9 MPH, fully cloudy with steady rain (but lessening).
Other Activity: The adult osprey was perched on the 4th rung up from the ground on the tower. Initially he was actively swiveling his head but appeared to be looking up. This went on for quite some time and then he began swiveling his head but looking more at the ground. Several times (once at 913) he spread his wings and appeared ready to fly off but he did not move from his spot. There was no other activity on or around nest.
Observation Method: In vehicle with binoculars at the end of Osgood Street. Then on foot on the beach.
General Comments: .
Name: Lore Chapman
Nest Name:
SLM-02 - Danvers River Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-20
805 AM to 824 AM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 48 degrees Wind South ~ 8 MPH, 100% cloud cover, steady rain
Other Activity: No activity on or around nest
Observation Method: In vehicle at the end of March Street
General Comments: .
Name: Albert Levesque
Nest Name:
MAR-02 - Great Aquivitae Daymarker
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-20
01:41 PM to 01:58 PM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 58F, overcast, no wind
Other Activity: Male perched, flew off briefly then returned. Female deep down in nest, incubating?
Observation Method: on foot by scope
General Comments: Nest has become so deep that female has only the head showing.
Name: Kristine A Patti
Nest Name:
SAL-01 - Rings Island Platforms
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-20
03:40 PM to 04:19 PM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: clouds, sun, windy
Other Activity: Upon arrival, Mrs. O was on pole 3 from the house enjoying a fish, Mr. O was not visible. I watched her eat for a bit and then started back towards the house, when I turned around I spotted Mr. O atop a phone pole on Ferry Road. He sat there until Mrs. O finished her fish, he then flew off the pole and returned to Mrs. O and mated with her, after he sat for a minute and then flew off, as I turned to head back, I found Mr. O on a different pole on Ferry road with a fish beneath him. Everyone had dinner!
Observation Method: foot, activity captured in photos
General Comments: While I was there I took a shot of their nest, it was unsettling to see a large wad of fishing line on the edge of the nest. I hope there is no repeat of the story that Jerry told me about.
Name: Darcy Holland
Nest Name:
NEW-09 - Pine Island Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-20
7:40 PM to 7:45 PM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Cloudy
Other Activity:
Observation Method:
General Comments:
Name: James Roy
Nest Name:
NEW-04 - Pine Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-20
7:30 AM to 08:54 AM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: cool, rain
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments: This pair is apparently alternating between this platform and the new Pine Island platform.