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: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
NEW-05 - Chaces Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-26
11:30 to 11:40
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 85 f, clear, breeze
Other Activity:
Observation Method: from Plum Is Bridge
General Comments:
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
NEW-03A - Plum Island River Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-26
11:30 to 11:40
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 2
Weather Conditions: 85 f, clear, breeze
Other Activity:
Observation Method: from Plum Island Bridge
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:
2023-07-26
4:15 PM to 4:30 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Hot, nasty biting flies
Other Activity: Nestling was in the nest. An adult osprey was perched in a nearby ttree. With the adult out of the nest it was easier to determine that there is indeed only one offspring.
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments:
Name: Christopher Rogers
Nest Name:
GLO-03 - Farm Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-26
3:10 to 3:35
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Mid 80’s, sunny, moderate winds
Other Activity: No fledgling observed,. For duration of observation, The two adults were perched on nest rim resting
Observation Method: Vehicle
General Comments:
Name: Christopher Rogers
Nest Name:
GLO-01 - KEA Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-26
2:40 PM to 3:00 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: Mid 80’s, clear skies, moderate winds
Other Activity: Single adult perched on rim, one fledgling clearly perched in nest . At approximately 2:50 the adult departed. No other adult appeared. No other fledgling observed.
Observation Method: Vehicle
General Comments:
Name: Lore Chapman
Nest Name:
BEV-01 - Monument Bar Channel Marker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-26
855 AM to 910 AM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Sunny Warm humid light wind
Other Activity: There appeared to be a younger, lighter colored Osprey in the nest but he was not really moving or doing too much. The visibility was not that good so I couldn't confirm if there was another bird or just the one.
Observation Method: On foot at Independence Park with binoculars.
General Comments: .
Name: Lore Chapman
Nest Name:
SLM-04 - National Grid Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-25
07:32 PM to 745 PM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, light wind
Other Activity: One adult Osprey visible perched on tower above nest. He / She did not move during the observation time.
Observation Method: Vehicle at the end of Osgood Street 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:
2023-07-25
722 PM to 735 PM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, light wind
Other Activity: One adult and one younger osprey observed in nest. The younger lighter colored osprey appeared to be fluffing his / her wings.
Observation Method: On foot at the end of March St
General Comments: .
Name: James Roy
Nest Name:
NEW-04 - Pine Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-25
06:45 AM to 07:45 AM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: sunny, warm
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments: these chicks are ready to fly, IMO
Name: Karen Rembert
Nest Name:
GLO-05 - Lobsta Land Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Self
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-25
09:20 am1 to 09:25 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 3
Weather Conditions: breeze, warm
Other Activity:
Observation Method: home computer
General Comments: Atty (oldest?) is feasting on a fish; Lane (2nd oldest) and Babson (youngest) have not challenged Atty for a portion. Lane has approached Atty a couple of times but quickly backs off.