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.
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Name: Robyn Lafata
Nest Name:
ESS-10 - Lufkin Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-21
9:40 to 9:50 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 70F Cloudy light fog
Other Activity: This nest is huge and very deep so I can not see anything other than what I believe were two maybe three nestlings near the edge...adult was perched on the marsh platform. I will try to get out with my kayak this weekend to see if there is still activity.
Observation Method: car
General Comments:
Name: Robyn Lafata
Nest Name:
ESS-08 - Greenbelt Cox Reservation Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Actively Building Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-21
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 70F very cloudy
Other Activity: The male was on the marsh perch as the female flew in with some nesting material as she proceeded to build up the sides of the nests, probably because the nestlings are getting bigger. I only see one nestling at this visit and it is getting pretty big. I will send a photo to let you see the size. It looks almost big enough to band!
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Robyn Lafata
Nest Name:
ESS-01 - Greenbelt Cox Reservation Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-21
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 70F and very cloudy
Other Activity: no activity
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: John Lund
Nest Name:
MAN-01 - Sauli Rock Daymarker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Choose Activity Observed
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: