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 Lund
Nest Name:
MAN-01 - Sauli Rock Daymarker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
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Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-21
07:50 AM to 08:10 AM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: Temp 72°F Wind SE @ 3mph High overcast clouds Visibility 8 miles
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments: One adult perched on edge of marker, one nestling in nest.
Name: John Lund
Nest Name:
BEV-01 - Monument Bar Channel Marker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-21
07:10 AM to 07:25 AM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: Temp 67°F Wind calm High clouds Visibility 8 miles
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments: One adult and one fledgling preening.
Name: Sally McMurry
Nest Name:
SLM-04 - National Grid Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-20
8:30 AM to 9:18 AM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: sunny, clear, 73, slight breeze, low tide at 7:45 am
Other Activity: Mom perched on nest, dad a few rungs below, babies not visible 8:40 dad brings fish to nest. After awhile he goes down to his rung. I see one baby with mom. In the meantime a third adult flew by 8:55 the nestlings are home alone -- not visible 9:00 mom returns with big fish. Dad still hanging out below. She stands a long time on nest without doing anything and I don't see babies begging. After awhile she repositions herself and seems to bob -- her back to me
Observation Method: binoculars from across cove
General Comments:
Name: Rick & Jan Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-12 - Dilly Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-20
1:25 PM to 1:30 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 80 degrees, sunny, slight breeze
Other Activity: Nest appears abandoned.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Rick & Jan Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-11 - Dean Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-20
12:35 PM to 12:40 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 80 degrees, sunny, slight breeze
Other Activity: Appears abandoned.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Rick & Jan Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-10 - Lufkin Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-20
12:15 PM to 12:25 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 80 degrees, sunny, slight breeze
Other Activity: After some constant whistling we were able to coax the nestling to stand up and show itself. My last visit I didn't see any activity. No adult at nest during our visit.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Rick & Jan Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-08 - Greenbelt Cox Reservation Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-20
12:00 PM to 12:05 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 80 degrees, sunny, slight breeze
Other Activity: Adult perched on side of nest. One nestling visible from a distance.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Rick & Jan Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-03 - Great Bank Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-20
1:05 PM to 1:15 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 80 degrees, sunny, slight breeze
Other Activity: One adult and one nestling standing together in nest.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Rick & Jan Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-02 - Brophy Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-20
12:45 PM to 12:55 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 80 degrees, sunny, slight breeze
Other Activity: Female perched on nest. Nestling visible in middle of nest.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
SAL-13 - Dead Creek Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-19
11:00 to 11:10
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 80 F, overcast, breeze
Other Activity:
Observation Method: from Liberty St.
General Comments: