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.
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Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
NEW-06 - Chace Island Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-06-28
10:15 to 10:30 AM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 75 f, clear, breeze
Other Activity:
Observation Method: from Plum Is Bridge
General Comments:
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
NEW-05 - Chaces Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-06-28
10:15 to 10:30
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 72 f, clear, breeze
Other Activity:
Observation Method: from Plum Is Bridge
General Comments:
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
NEW-03A - Plum Island River Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-06-28
10:15 to 10:30 AM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 72 f, clear, breeze
Other Activity:
Observation Method: from Plum Is Bridge
General Comments:
Name: Linda Pogson
Nest Name:
LYN-03 - Lower Saugus River Channel Marker-Walsh
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-06-28
1:20 PM to 1:40 PM
at: Lynn
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 77 - sunny
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Vehicle from Margin St. and again from Avon St.
General Comments: One osprey on the nest was feeding a chick. I could only see one chick.
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:
2022-06-28
8:30 AM to 8:45 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: sunny
Other Activity: Female flew into nest from nearby tree...she was panting heavily...not sure I have ever seen that before on a cool morning...first thought was avian flu....She seemed to be looking down at the nest and cocking her head. I think this is a late nest...not expecting hatching for a few more days.
Observation Method: Car
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:
2022-06-28
8:30 to 8:45 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: sunny
Other Activity: Two Osprey on nest...can't see clear out there today.
Observation Method: car
General Comments:
Name: Robyn Lafata
Nest Name:
GLO-04 - Annisquam River Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-06-28
8:30 AM to 8:45 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: sunny
Other Activity:
Observation Method: car
General Comments:
Name: Christopher Rogers
Nest Name:
GLO-03 - Farm Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-06-28
1:40 PM to 2:00 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Warm, clear skies, moderate breeze
Other Activity: One adult sitting deep in nest while partner was resting on near by perch
Observation Method: Vehicle/foot
General Comments: The two adults seem committed to this nest. One adult as usual is hunkered down inside the nest. No nestlings observed. Possibility they may be siting on sterile eggs but not verifiable from my vantage point. Will keep watching
Name: Robyn Lafata
Nest Name:
GLO-01 - KEA Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-06-28
9:00 to 9:15 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Sunny
Other Activity: I can see two Osprey out on the platform...hard to see because it is a little hazy.
Observation Method: car
General Comments:
Name: Christopher Rogers
Nest Name:
GLO-01 - KEA Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-06-28
1:00 PM to 1:20 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Warm, clear skies, moderate winds
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Vehicle and foot
General Comments: I No Osprey observed on this visit and only one adult The last two visits prior to 6/28.