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: Ann Massoth
Nest Name:
HAV-01 - Trinity Stadium Light Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-06-30
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
at: Haverhill
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Sunny, breeze, humid
Other Activity:
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments: One adult on the nest. No sign of chicks. Last week both adults were on either side of the nest looking down. One hunted and came back. I thought there might be chicks low in the nest. Nothing visible today. Very high angle so perhaps but feeling less optimistic than last week.
Name: Robyn Lafata
Nest Name:
GLO-04A - Annisquam River Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-06-30
9:25 AM to 9:30 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 68° hazy in sunny with a light breeze
Other Activity: This morning I observed the female up off of her nest and preening herself on the edge of the platform. She went back towards the center and pushed her wings. Ouch, maybe protecting the babies a little bit from the sun. And continued training. Another Osprey was flying above, but left. This is just a quick stop by before I leave for New Hampshire. But wanted to check on her since the other day was rainy. Not sure how many have hatched.o
Observation Method:
General Comments:
Name: Robyn Lafata
Nest Name:
GLO-04A - Annisquam River Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-06-30
9:25 AM to 9:30 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 68° hazy in sunny with a light breeze
Other Activity: This morning I observed the female up off of her nest and preening herself on the edge of the platform. She went back towards the center and pushed her wings. Ouch, maybe protecting the babies a little bit from the sun. And continued training. Another Osprey was flying above, but left. This is just a quick stop by before I leave for New Hampshire. But wanted to check on her since the other day was rainy. Not sure how many have hatched.o
Observation Method:
General Comments:
Name: Rick Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-12 - Dilly Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-06-30
9:10 AM to 9:20 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 72 degrees, calm, hazy
Other Activity: Female osprey perched on side of nest. She acts like there are chicks but I can't see one. It is another small nest.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Rick Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-11 - Dean Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-06-30
8:05 AM to 8:15 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 72 degrees, calm, hazy
Other Activity: One osprey perched on very small nest. Should be easy to see nestlings if they are there.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Rick Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-10 - Lufkin Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-06-30
7:45 AM to 7:55 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 72 degrees, calm, hazy
Other Activity: One female in nest acting as though there are chicks in there. Couldn't see any chicks.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Rick Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-08 - Greenbelt Cox Reservation Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-06-30
7:30 AM to 7:40 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 72 degrees, calm, hazy
Other Activity: Female on side of nest. I'm quite sure I saw 2 nestlings popping their heads up.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Rick Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-03 - Great Bank Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-06-30
8:50 AM to 9:00 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 72 degrees, calm, hazy
Other Activity: Both adults were on the nest with a good size nestling standing between them.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Rick Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-02 - Brophy Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-06-30
8:25 AM to 8:35 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 72 degrees, calm, hazy
Other Activity: Female on side of nest. One nestling was clearly visible..
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: John Lund
Nest Name:
MAN-01 - Sauli Rock Daymarker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-06-30
10:10 AM to 10:45 AM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Temp 72°F NE @ 5mph Clear skies Visibility 10+miles
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments: No nestlings visible yet.