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: Caroline Haines
Nest Name:
GLO-08 - Magnolia Woods Tree Nest
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-07-15
9:15 AM to 9:30 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Warm, little cloud cover
Other Activity:
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments: These young birds are so big! I observed one flapping and stretching it’s wings, which appeared fully feathered. Ready to fledge.
Name: Robyn Lafata
Nest Name:
ESS-08 - Greenbelt Cox Reservation Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-07-15
7:00 AM to 7:30 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 70 degrees, partly sunny low tide
Other Activity: Two adults on the nest, feeding the nestlings. Doing really well and getting big! Will send photos.
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzi
Nest Name:
ESS-03 - Great Bank Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-07-15
12:00 PM to 12:15 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 78 F, E 7MPH, 6% Cloud Cover
Other Activity: Adult on the nest could be heard vocalizing from quite a distance. The second adult was perched on driftwood in the marsh, and then moved onto a post as I approached. The nestling was crouched down in front of the adult on the nest.
Observation Method: kayak
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzi
Nest Name:
ESS-02 - Brophy Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-07-15
12:00 PM to 12:15 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 78 F, E 7 MPH, 6% Cloud cover
Other Activity: The 2 nestlings were standing in the nest right next to the adult.
Observation Method: Kayak
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:
2022-07-15
7:00 AM to 7:30 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 70 degrees, partly sunny, low tide
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Lesli Woodruff
Nest Name:
BEV-01 - Monument Bar Channel Marker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Choose Activity Observed
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-07-15
7:30 PM to 7:45 PM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Calm, 78F, no wind, clear
Other Activity: This is the 2nd time I've observed what I'll call "flight lessons". M flies off while F finishes feeding the nestlings, then F flies off. This gives the "kids" some time to spread their wings and hop around on the nest. Then one parent begins calling and flying around the nest as if s/he is saying "watch closely". The adult is demonstrating very deliberate flapping and soaring technique. Kiddos are rapt.
Observation Method: On foot from Independence Park with binocs.
General Comments: Note to anyone who reads this: the viewing machine ar the top of the stairs has great magnification for watching them!
Name: Karyll Stoia
Nest Name:
SAU-09 - Bear Creek Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-07-14
11:30 AM to 11:50 AM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: cloudy, 80F, light rain
Other Activity: adult perched to side of nest, both nestlings stretching wings
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Karyl Stoia
Nest Name:
SAU-04 - General Electric Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-07-14
11:30 AM to 11:50 AM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: sunny, 0F. light breeze
Other Activity: one adult osprey seen perched in the old #1 nest, other adult seen in the marsh near the banks of the Saugus River
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
SAL-10 - Lunt Rock Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-07-14
11:30 AM to 11:40 AM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 74F, overcast, breeze
Other Activity:
Observation Method: from boat ramp
General Comments:
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
SAL-09 - Blackwater Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-07-14
12:00 PM to 12:05 PM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 74F, overcast, breeze
Other Activity:
Observation Method: from Markey's parking lot
General Comments: