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: Carolyn Burt
Nest Name:
NEW-03A - Plum Island River Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-03
7:55 AM. to 8:10 AM.
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 62D; winds 5SW; sunny
Other Activity: One adult on perch in tall grass near nest feeding. One adult in nest with 2 juveniles. Adult in nest flew out but returned moments later.
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:
2023-08-03
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
at: Haverhill
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Cloudy
Other Activity: Ball games, walkers
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments: Both young osprey are jumping up in the air now and flapping wings. Parents off the nest and on nearby light stands to give them room. One adult off fishing too.
Name: Dianne Sampson
Nest Name:
GLO-09 - Ten Pound Island Daymarker R2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-03
7:20 AM to 9:40 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: One chick
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 70’s with med. wind conditions, clear blue ski
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Deck looking at ten pound
General Comments: Happy to report a large look at only chick with Osprey along ibeside it.
Name: Robyn Lafata
Nest Name:
GLO-04A - Annisquam River Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-03
10:00 AM to 10:25 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 67 F Sunny and blue skies
Other Activity: So the people at the house mentioned yesterday about the nestling being harassed by crows and it had not been seen in a few days. Today I went down there and the female was on the #1 marsh perch and the dad was on the #1 platform. No baby in sight. I have been hearing a Red tailed hawk close by and thinking there is a nest nearby....could that be the culprit. Unfortunately this nest has failed...but not without giving it its all.
Observation Method: car
General Comments:
Name: Robyn Lafata
Nest Name:
ESS-08 - Greenbelt Cox Reservation Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-03
7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: sunny, 64F blue skies
Other Activity: The nestling has fledged. She is flying close by the nest with both parents watching. Male on perch and female on the nest. She made a few attempts to land on the dad who was on the perch but that did not work well. Eventually flew up to the nest with mom. When I returned from the loop I saw mom eating and the fledgling laying in the nest...Growing strong is tiring!
Observation Method: foot
General Comments: So happy this fledgling made it! Lots of obstacles this year!
Name: Shirley Singleton
Nest Name:
ESS-05 - Singleton Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-03
8:15 AM to 8:30 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: Sunny, 67 degrees
Other Activity: The first born is doing very well flying and starting to accompany Bob on fishing trips. However, the second born refuses to take the “last step” and fly. Both parents and older sibling have tried everything to motivate him. Pauline flies circles around the nest and then lands on the marsh perch with her back to the nestling. They have occasionally blocked him from eating on the nest with the family.
Observation Method: Back deck
General Comments:
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
SAL-13 - Dead Creek Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-02
10:20 to 10:40
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 70 F clear breeze
Other Activity:
Observation Method: from Liberty St.
General Comments:
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
SAL-12 - Dead Creek Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-02
10:20 to 10:40
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 70 F clear breeze
Other Activity:
Observation Method: from Liberty St.
General Comments:
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
SAL-10 - Lunt Rock Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Self
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-02
10:00 to 10:20
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: 70 F clear breeze
Other Activity: fledgling in nest eating
Observation Method: from boat ramp
General Comments:
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
SAL-09 - Blackwater Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2023-08-02
10:20 to 10:40
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 70 F clear breeze
Other Activity:
Observation Method: from Markey's parking lot
General Comments: