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: David Powell
Nest Name:
ROW-07 - Sawyers Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-04-21
5:30 PM to 5:50 PM
at: Rowley
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Upper 40s, easterly 10, clear blue sky
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Peter Dorsey
Nest Name:
NEW-08 - Upper Parker River/Middle Road Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-04-21
6:20 PM. to 6:40 PM.
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 47, clear, light breeze, low tide
Other Activity: No osprey visible in nearby white pine trees or on the nest platform.
Observation Method: In a vehicle or standing on the bank of the Parker River.
General Comments: There is no evidence of any nest-building on the platform.
Name: James Roy
Nest Name:
NEW-04 - Pine Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-04-21
08:00 AM to 08:15 AM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: cloudy, chilly
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: GAIL SMITH
Nest Name:
MAR-01 - Forest River Park Channel Marker R2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-04-21
2:05 to 2:20
at: Marblehead
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 57, windy, sunny
Other Activity: The osprey was sitting in the nest so I'm assuming she is incubating eggs. She only moved her head while I was there.
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Karen Rembert
Nest Name:
GLO-05 - Lobsta Land Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Actively Building Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-04-21
08:15 AM to 08:21 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: calm, cool
Other Activity:
Observation Method: home computer
General Comments: Annie rearranging soft material in the nest; Squam on nest pole. Annie flew off and returned shortly with more small material and continued rearranging.
Name: Christopher Rogers
Nest Name:
GLO-03 - Farm Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-04-21
3:20 PM to 3:35
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 50 degrees, clear skies, no wind
Other Activity: Single adult observed in nest and appeared to be doing a little tidying up inside the nest. It never really settled down but remained in nest. I did not observe the mate
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:
2023-04-21
3:45 PM to 4:05 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Clear sky’s, no wind, 50 degrees
Other Activity: Two visible. One sitting quietly in the nest, the second osprey on nest rim. The osprey on rim flew shortly after observation began to return 5 minutes later and perched in nearby tree. No other activity observed
Observation Method: Vehicle
General Comments:
Name: Peter Dorsey
Nest Name:
ESS-08 - Greenbelt Cox Reservation Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-04-21
6:45 PM. to 7:20 PM.
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 47 F, clear, light breeze, low tide. A peaceful sunset.
Other Activity: Female sitting tall on the nest perch.
Observation Method: On foot with binoculars.
General Comments: Male was not visible during any of the observation time.
Name: John Lund
Nest Name:
MAN-01 - Sauli Rock Daymarker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-04-21
09:30 AM to 10:05 AM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Temp 46°F Wind East @ 4 gust 8mph Clear skies Visibility 10+ miles
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Scope from West Beach
General Comments: 2 adults active on nest.
Name: John Lund
Nest Name:
BEV-03 - Misery Island Tree Nest
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-04-21
09:30 AM to 10:05 AM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Temp 46°F Wind East 4 gust 8mph Sky clear Visibility in 10+ miles
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Scope fro West beach
General Comments: Still no activity yet this season.