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: Gail Smith
Nest Name:
MAR-01 - Forest River Park Channel Marker R2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-24
1:15 to 1:30
at: Marblehead
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: Sunny 74
Other Activity:
Observation Method: On foot. Binoculars
General Comments:
Name: Lynette Leka
Nest Name:
IPS-07 - Plum Island #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-24
06:45 AM to 07:00 AM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: 52 degF, no wind, clear sky
Other Activity: juv at nest preened the entire time
Observation Method: on foot
General Comments:
Name: Lynette Leka
Nest Name:
IPS-06 - Plum Island #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-24
07:15 AM to 07:30 AM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: 52 degF, no wind, clear sky
Other Activity: one juv perched on a nearby swallow nesting box
Observation Method: on foot
General Comments:
Name: Judy Weinstock
Nest Name:
GLO-05 - Lobsta Land Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-24
09:55 AM to 10:00 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: sunny
Other Activity:
Observation Method: cam via computer
General Comments: Squam brought fish to Atty approx 9:55am
Name: Lore Chapman
Nest Name:
BEV-01 - Monument Bar Channel Marker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-23
745 AM to 930 AM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 4
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Sunny, no wind
Other Activity: Osprey were circling and flying around the harbor from the area of the nest to lighthouse point/Brackenberry Beach. I did not observe any of the birds catch a fish but they appeared to be searching for food.
Observation Method: On paddleboard in the harbor.
General Comments:
Name: Linda Pogson
Nest Name:
SAU-01 - Upper Saugus River Utility Pole-DCR
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-22
10:00 to 10:15
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 2
Weather Conditions: 70 sunny
Other Activity: Both fledglings were perched on different trees near the nest. I am only seeing the 2 fledglings at a time for the last week or so. Maybe both Ollie & Olivia have left the area or maybe I'm just not catching sight of them.
Observation Method: From our house.
General Comments:
Name: Hank Moore
Nest Name:
NEW-07 - Graf Salt Marsh Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Self
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-22
2:20 PM to 2:30 PM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: Warm and sunny
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Foot
General Comments:
Name: Ann Massoth
Nest Name:
HAV-01 - Trinity Stadium Light Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-22
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
at: Haverhill
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions:
Other Activity:
Observation Method: on foot
General Comments: One of the two juvenile osprey was on the nest. Just looking around. This is the second time (also 8/23) I've only seen one. Wondering if the others have left. Maybe the others are fishing but usually make an appearance if I wait long enough. Curious this one wouldn't be with them. On 8/23 he was on the other light stand nest that they abandoned after rebuilding. Quiet not making any vocalizations.
Name: Chris Rogers
Nest Name:
GLO-01 - KEA Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-22
10:00 AM to 10:20 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: Clear, 80’s, gentle breeze
Other Activity: Based on feather color I am assuming it was the fledgling sitting in nest. . No other Osprey observed
Observation Method: Vehicle
General Comments:
Name: Betsey Lutts-Bennett
Nest Name:
SLM-02 - Danvers River Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Choose Activity Observed
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-21
07:00 PM to 07:20 PM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 2, juveniles
Weather Conditions: 76 degrees, partly cloudy, light breeze out of the south
Other Activity: What a grand sho the family gave this evening, as they settled onto the tower next to the next. I have a view out my window. what a majestic sight, four all on the same tower.
Observation Method: foot
General Comments: this sighting confirms that there are 2 adults and 2 juveniles. Majestic!