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
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Name: John Harrod
Nest Name:
BOX-01 - Carter Fields-Pine Tree
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-01
05:10 PM to 05:30 PM
at: Boxford
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Sunny, ~70 degrees with a slight breeze
Other Activity: We saw two adult perched. One was on the nest and another on a nearby tree. We did not see any nestlings, but the nest appears to be deep.
Observation Method: On from the viewing platform
General Comments: We also ran into fellow monitor Nancy and talked about birding!
Name: Lisa Manzi
Nest Name:
ESS-04 - Round Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-31
8:10 AM to 8:20 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 68 F, Sunny, calm
Other Activity: The fledgling was not at the nest, or in any of the nearby trees I could see through the scope. An adult osprey was on the perch, and looking in every direction during the 10 minutes I watched the nest.
Observation Method: through scope from Trustees property
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzi
Nest Name:
ESS-02 - Brophy Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-31
8:10 AM to 8:15 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: 68 F, sunny, calm
Other Activity: I was able to see 2 osprey at the Brophy nest through the scope from the Trustees' property at Crane Beach. I assume it is the adult and fledgling, but it is possible it is 2 adults.
Observation Method: through scope
General Comments:
Name: Lesli Woodruff
Nest Name:
BEV-01 - Monument Bar Channel Marker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Choose Activity Observed
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-31
7:15 PM to 7:45 PM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: Calm, warm (75-ish)
Other Activity: Observed what I thought was an empty nest at first, and 1 adult perched on a boat nearby. However, the adult started calling and then flew low and deliberately as if to call the young one out of the nest. He poked his head up and at first just looked around. After some time, the adult flew higher and away. The fledgling did some hop-flaps and then launched off the nest, doing a small loop before going back to the nest. I don't know if this was its first flight, but certainly just getting the hang of the flying thing...
Observation Method: On foot from Independence Park
General Comments:
Name: Dorothy Rocklin
Nest Name:
SAU-08 - DCR Rumney Marsh Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-30
3:24 PM to 3:30 PM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: 77, sunny, NW at 9mph
Other Activity: 1 fledgling, unless it was a nestling that is alsmot ready to leave the nest on nest. Seemed to be feeding, possibly pecking at remains of previous fish? Had borrowed scope!!
Observation Method: foot
General Comments: There were 3 nestlings so I think the other two have already fledged. Maybe this one has fledged and came back to nest. Saw no adults.
Name: Dorothy Rocklin
Nest Name:
SAU-06 - DCR Rumney Marsh Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-30
3:54 PM to 4:03 PM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 77, sunny, NW 9mph
Other Activity: adult osprey on low nearby stump. 2 nestlings/fledglings on nest. 1 wing-flapping, other bent into nest pecking at something. Had borrowed scope!!
Observation Method: foot
General Comments: Had only seen one nestling befor, suspect that other one was not visible until now, this pair builds BIG nests that I can't see much even with a scope!
Name: Dorothy Rocklin
Nest Name:
SAU-03 - Route 107 Utility Pole
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-30
4:10 PM to 4:15 PM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: 77, sunny, NW 9mph
Other Activity: nest empty then a fledgling landed. Had borrowed scope so could tell difference between adults and fleglings!!
Observation Method: foot
General Comments: There were two chicks seen a few times, and it seems that both fledged.
Name: Ryan Spruck
Nest Name:
SLM-05 - Salem Harbor Channel Marker G23
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-30
7:30 PM to 7:32 PM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: Mid 70's, Winds NW at 8mph, clear skies
Other Activity: defensive wing spreading and calling as our boat circled
Observation Method: boat
General Comments: We only saw the head of the fledgling but it was almost definitely a youth as it was browner and mottled.
Name: Sally McMurry
Nest Name:
SLM-04 - National Grid Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-30
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 2
Weather Conditions: breezy, sunny, 78, low tide at 3:30
Other Activity:
Observation Method: binoculars from across collins cove
General Comments:
Name: Stephen Saxe
Nest Name:
MAR-01 - Forest River Park Channel Marker R2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-30
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Beautiful sunny day
Other Activity:
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments: