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: Ann Massoth
Nest Name:
HAV-01 - Trinity Stadium Light Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Actively Building Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-19
11:30 AM to 12:45 PM
at: Haverhill
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Sunny, fifties, light wind
Other Activity:
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments: Today was the first time I saw pair on the nest for quite a while. One was bringing in sticks. Both were perched and looking around. Both flew around the area. One went off toward the river.
Name: Dianne Sampson
Nest Name:
GLO-09 - Ten Pound Island Daymarker R2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
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Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-19
11:20 AM to All day
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: SECOND OSPREY TODAY ON NEST
Number of Nestlings Visible: Two noe on nest
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Temp. In 40’s, very windy
Other Activity: Both Osprey in and off nest all day
Observation Method: Deck facing ten pound island
General Comments: Great to report the two OSPREY back again
Name: Dianne Sampson
Nest Name:
GLO-09 - Ten Pound Island Daymarker R2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
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Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-19
11:20 AM to All day
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: SECOND OSPREY TODAY ON NEST
Number of Nestlings Visible: Two noe on nest
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Temp. In 40’s, very windy
Other Activity: Both Osprey in and off nest all day
Observation Method: Deck facing ten pound island
General Comments: Great to report the two OSPREY back again
Name: Chris Rogers
Nest Name:
GLO-03 - Farm Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-19
4:45 PM to 5:05 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Clear, 50’s, slight breeze
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Vehicle
General Comments: One adult in nest for first 10 minutes. Second adult arrived empty handed and perched on stand
Name: Beth Cooper
Nest Name:
GLO-03 - Farm Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
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Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-19
4:20 PM to 4:40 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 49 degrees, wind SE 15 mph, partly cloudy.
Other Activity:
Observation Method: On foot with scope.
General Comments: Both birds in nest, then male flying around showing off!
Name: Beth Cooper
Nest Name:
GLO-02 - Wingarsheek Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-19
4:00 PM to 4:10 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 49 degrees, wind SE 15 mph, partly cloudy
Other Activity:
Observation Method: On foot with scope.
General Comments: No activity whatsoever. Not a stick on the platform.
Name: Chris Rogers
Nest Name:
GLO-01 - KEA Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-19
5:10 PM to 5:20 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Clear, 50’s, slight breeze
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Vehicle
General Comments: Check trees they typically perch in. No Ospreys observed
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:
2024-04-18
11:00 to 11:10
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 48 F, windy, overcast
Other Activity:
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:
2024-04-18
11:00 to 11:10
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 48 f, windy, overcast
Other Activity:
Observation Method: from Liberty St.
General Comments:
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
SAL-11 - Middle Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-18
9:50 to 10:10
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 48 F, windy, overcast
Other Activity:
Observation Method: from Pretty Apple Orchard Lane and boat ramp
General Comments: