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: Gail Smith
Nest Name:
MAR-01 - Forest River Park Channel Marker R2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-02
11:00 AM to 11:15 PM
at: Marblehead
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 2
Weather Conditions: 75. Sunny
Other Activity:
Observation Method: On foot. Binoculars
General Comments:
Name: Linda Pivacek
Nest Name:
LYN-04 - Lynn Harbor Channel Marker #9
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-02
8:00 AM to 8:15 AM
at: Lynn
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 2
Weather Conditions: 70F, light wind, sunny
Other Activity:
Observation Method: vehicle
General Comments:
Name: Linda Pivacek
Nest Name:
LYN-02 - Lynn Harbor Channel Marker R16
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-02
08:40 AM to 8:45 AM
at: Lynn
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 3
Weather Conditions: 70F, light wind, sunny
Other Activity:
Observation Method: vehicle
General Comments:
Name: Linda Pivacek
Nest Name:
LYN-01 - Lynn Harbor Channel Marker G15
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-02
8:19 AM to 8:35 AM
at: Lynn
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 2
Weather Conditions: 70F, light wind, sunny
Other Activity:
Observation Method: vehicle
General Comments:
Name: Joan O'Connor
Nest Name:
GLO-08 - Magnolia Woods Tree Nest
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-02
4:50 PM to 5:20 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: Clear, warm, windy with some gusts
Other Activity: This little fledgling was just sitting for about 10 mins. Then suddenly got up on the edge o the nest and was testing his(her) wings and trying to fly. He made several attempts. His wings appeared wide and strong, but he just couldn’t launch. I had hoped he would take advantage of a wind gust. I found myself cheering him on. It was sad that he had no siblings to work with. After about 10 mins. He brought his wigs back down and just sat on the edge of the nest.
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments: This was the best day of observation that I have had over the past 2 summers. Because of the limited visibility of the nest, I can’t see eggs, nestlings, or feeding. Watching this little guy trying to take off was a real treat although frustrating and sad. I didn’t even feel my aching arms from holding up my binoculars for 20 mins. (HAH!)
Name: Robyn Lafata
Nest Name:
GLO-04A - Annisquam River Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-02
10:17 AM to 10:43 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 68F sunny and light breeze
Other Activity: There are no Osprey around, none on the nest, no fledgling. Was talking th the land owners and they said the crows were relentlessly harassing the Osprey and have not seen it in about 4 days or so. I fear that something got it or it fell out of the nest. So sad, another failed nest.
Observation Method: car
General Comments:
Name: Robyn Lafata
Nest Name:
GLO-04 - Annisquam River Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-02
10:17 AM to 10:43 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 68F sunny, light breeze
Other Activity:
Observation Method: car
General Comments:
Name: Chris Rogers
Nest Name:
GLO-01 - KEA Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-02
10:50 AM to 11:10 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: Clear, calm, 80
Other Activity: Both adult Osprey and fledgling at rest in nest for duration of observation
Observation Method: Vehicle
General Comments:
Name: Robyn LAfata
Nest Name:
ESS-13 - Blue Sky Farm Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-02
7:00 AM to 7:30 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 67 F Sunny and light wind.
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Robyn Lafata
Nest Name:
ESS-08 - Greenbelt Cox Reservation Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-02
7:00 AM to 7:30 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 67F sunny and light wind
Other Activity: Female feeding the female nestling...male is sitting on the marsh perch. Getting bigger and stronger!
Observation Method: foot
General Comments: