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: Lore Chapman
Nest Name:
BEV-01 - Monument Bar Channel Marker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-20
924 AM to 950 AM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 48 degrees, Wind ~ 9 MPH from the South. Full cloud cover, drizzling. Rain was beginning to lessen.
Other Activity: I could not confirm there were any birds on or around nest. When I moved to observe from Independence Park it did appear that there may have been a white head visible in the nest. Visibility was not great so I was not able to confirm.
Observation Method: In vehicle and on foot with binoculars on beach near Jubilee Yacht club at the end of Water Stree. On foot and in vehicle at Independence Park.
General Comments: .
Name: Linda Pogson
Nest Name:
SAU-03 - Route 107 Utility Pole
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-19
12:15 PM to 12:15 PM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: sunny 56
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Driving by on Rt. 107
General Comments: Two osprey were on the nest. The "jungle" that was growing on the nest last year and earlier this year was gone.
Name: Peter Dorsey
Nest Name:
NEW-08 - Upper Parker River/Middle Road Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-19
01:30 PM. to 02:15 PM.
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 2+
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 59 degrees; breezy; cloudy; tide half in.
Other Activity: Saw as many as 3 additional osprey (in addition to the original 2 that were on the nest when I arrived) flying and soaring above the marshes, as well as fishing. One dive-bombed another one multiple times. One went back to, and sat on the platform. Couldn't tell gender with all.
Observation Method: On foot next to my car on Middle Road with binoculars.
General Comments: More material has been brought to the platform, so that it is all about half a foot thick.
Name: Gail Smith
Nest Name:
MAR-01 - Forest River Park Channel Marker R2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-19
4:00 to 4:15
at: Marblehead
Number of Adults Visible: 3
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 52. Windy. Partly sunny.
Other Activity: 1 Osprey was perched on the nest. The other two were flying around but not near the nest.
Observation Method: Foot
General Comments:
Name: Kristine A Patti
Nest Name:
IPS-06 - Plum Island #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-19
11:20 AM to 11:51 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: windy, cold, sunny
Other Activity: female Osprey was seen sitting in the water below the nesting platform. After about two minutes she flew back up into the nest. A few minutes later another Osprey was flying over the Bill forward pool, heading towards the nesting platform, but it circled and headed North towards the Overlook.
Observation Method: foot, vehicle
General Comments:
Name: Ann Massoth
Nest Name:
HAV-01 - Trinity Stadium Light Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Actively Building Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-19
11:30 AM to 12:45 PM
at: Haverhill
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Sunny, fifties, light wind
Other Activity:
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments: Today was the first time I saw pair on the nest for quite a while. One was bringing in sticks. Both were perched and looking around. Both flew around the area. One went off toward the river.
Name: Dianne Sampson
Nest Name:
GLO-09 - Ten Pound Island Daymarker R2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
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Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-19
11:20 AM to All day
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: SECOND OSPREY TODAY ON NEST
Number of Nestlings Visible: Two noe on nest
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Temp. In 40’s, very windy
Other Activity: Both Osprey in and off nest all day
Observation Method: Deck facing ten pound island
General Comments: Great to report the two OSPREY back again
Name: Dianne Sampson
Nest Name:
GLO-09 - Ten Pound Island Daymarker R2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
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Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-19
11:20 AM to All day
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: SECOND OSPREY TODAY ON NEST
Number of Nestlings Visible: Two noe on nest
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Temp. In 40’s, very windy
Other Activity: Both Osprey in and off nest all day
Observation Method: Deck facing ten pound island
General Comments: Great to report the two OSPREY back again
Name: Chris Rogers
Nest Name:
GLO-03 - Farm Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-19
4:45 PM to 5:05 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Clear, 50’s, slight breeze
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Vehicle
General Comments: One adult in nest for first 10 minutes. Second adult arrived empty handed and perched on stand
Name: Beth Cooper
Nest Name:
GLO-03 - Farm Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
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Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-19
4:20 PM to 4:40 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 49 degrees, wind SE 15 mph, partly cloudy.
Other Activity:
Observation Method: On foot with scope.
General Comments: Both birds in nest, then male flying around showing off!