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: Lore Chapman
Nest Name:
SLM-02 - Danvers River Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-16
500 PM to 518 PM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Windy rainy humid intermittent thunder
Other Activity: Adult Osprey visible on nest and appeared to periodically busy him/herself with something in the nest. Did not move off next.
Observation Method: In vehicle with binoculars at the end of March Street
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:
2023-07-16
5:45 PM to 6:15 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, drizzle
Other Activity:
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments: One adult and one nestling observable in the nest. They were fairly vocal the entire time I was there.
Name: Karen Rembert
Nest Name:
GLO-05 - Lobsta Land Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Self
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-16
06:26 AM to 06:30 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 3
Weather Conditions: light shower
Other Activity: I think Squam delivered a small fish and the oldest fledgling? is eating from it on his own -- not being fed small bits of fish as has been the case lately. Progress for sure. The other two are not attempting to challenge for some of the meal. Squam flew off shortly after I began watching.
Observation Method: home computer
General Comments:
Name: Christopher Rogers
Nest Name:
GLO-03 - Farm Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-16
11:00 to 11:15
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, windy, 75
Other Activity: One adult observed on perch next to nest. No activity observed in nest.
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:
2023-07-16
9:30 AM to 10:15 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, windy, 75
Other Activity: adult1 perched on nest rim. Fledgling stretching wings . Eventually adult2 flew in trading places with adult 1
Observation Method: Vehicle
General Comments: The single Fledgling was barley visible for most on my observation time that consisted of stone pier and parking spot accross from Cape Ann campground . When adult2 arrived the fledgling took notice and was clearly visible. Because of nest size and depth, seeing below the rim is difficult. I cannot confirm that there is only one fledgling.
Name: Lore Chapman
Nest Name:
BEV-01 - Monument Bar Channel Marker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-16
440 PM to 455 PM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Rainy, windy ~ 85 degrees intermittent thunder
Other Activity: One adult osprey perched on boat nearby nest. No activity visible in nest. Many other birds and gulls flying around the harbor.
Observation Method: In vehicle by Independence part with binoculars
General Comments:
Name: Albert Levesque
Nest Name:
SLM-05 - Salem Harbor Channel Marker G23
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Choose Activity Observed
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-15
02:28 PM to 02:49 PM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 81F, light breeze, sunny
Other Activity: Nestlings were alone at first, adult arrived with a fish and eventually left again. One of the nestlings pecked on the other. That one moved to the far side. The aggressor then moved to the fish and picked at it.
Observation Method: on foot by scope
General Comments:
Name: Lore Chapman
Nest Name:
SLM-05 - Salem Harbor Channel Marker G23
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-15
945 AM to 10:05 AM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Sunny, light wind, approx 78 degrees
Other Activity: One adult visible on nest. Could not see any other activity.
Observation Method: On peer near ferry with binoculars
General Comments: .
Name: Lesli Woodruff
Nest Name:
SLM-04 - National Grid Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-15
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Hot (90F), calm, hazy
Other Activity: I observed one adult sitting on the transmission tower (much lower than I've seen her before - she's giving the little ones some room, I think)...there were two nestlings in the nest - one looks really good and strong, sitting on the edge of the nest, while the other seemed a little smaller and slightly scrawny, but it was flapping, so I'm hoping he makes it. The other adult was flying around - the one on the tower was calling for dinner.
Observation Method: On foot from the shore
General Comments:
Name: Lore Chapman
Nest Name:
SLM-04 - National Grid Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-07-15
825 AM to 900 AM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Sunny ~ 75 degrees. Very little wind
Other Activity: Adult perched on nest. Continued to busy his or herself with something in the nest. Two baby Osprey were then visible next to adult. They appear to be getting quite large and fluffed their wings a few times
Observation Method: On foot on beach near Osgood Street with binoculars
General Comments: .