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: Linda Pivacek
Nest Name:
LYN-01 - Lynn Harbor Channel Marker G15
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-04-19
12:10 PM to 12:50 PM
at: Lynn
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 53, cloudy, windy
Other Activity: 1 Osprey on nest. Second Osprey returned to nest carrying fish.
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:
2022-04-19
5:30 PM. to 6:10 PM.
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 57 f, wind - 15m.p.h., low level clouds with occasional rain showers. High tide.
Other Activity: At first; female osprey around platform by herself, first, perching on the pole perch near the platform; then sitting on the nest. Male osprey swooped in, and sat on nest with female for a little while; then he flew to marsh grass approximately 150 feet to the NE. Each of them was facing the wind.
Observation Method: on foot; observed with binoculars from a bench at Cox Reservation
General Comments: I observed this platform 3 days ago around dusk, and the female was on the perch above the nest. The male was not around.
Name: Shirley Singleton
Nest Name:
ESS-05 - Singleton Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Actively Building Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-04-19
7:00 AM to 5:00 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Brisk wind, 45
Other Activity: Bob and Pauline had continued attacks by other ospreys on several occasions. 4 rogue ospreys were dive bombing the pair. The home team eventually won the battle. Today, they are reinforcing the nest and repairing damage done by the attacks.
Observation Method: Back deck
General Comments:
Name: Jerry Klima
Nest Name:
SAL-07 - Town Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-04-18
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 45 degrees
Other Activity: I called a friend who walks the trail twice a day. He said that he had not seen any osprey on the platform at all. I will check it out tomorrow to look for any signs of nest-building.
Observation Method: from rail trail
General Comments:
Name: Janet Grover
Nest Name:
ROW-13 - Clubhead Creek Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-04-18
12 noon to CC
at: Rowley
Number of Adults Visible: See Other Activity
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 50 degrees F Winds ENE at 12-15 mph 15% cloud cover
Other Activity: There was a pair at Clubhead Creek Platform #1 who flew when we approached. They were immediately joined by 2 more osprey which I believe came from Clubhead Creek Platform #2. There is nesting material on CC Platform #2.
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments:
Name: Janet Grover
Nest Name:
ROW-09 - ClubHead Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-04-18
12 noon to 1:20 PM
at: Rowley
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 50 degrees F Winds ENE at 12-15 mph 15% cloud cover
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments:
Name: Janet Grover
Nest Name:
IPS-21 - Laws Creek Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
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Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-04-18
12 noon to 1:20 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: See Other Activity
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 50 degrees F Winds ENE at 12-15 mph 15% cloud cover
Other Activity: The nest looks good and two osprey were flying nearby.
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments:
Name: Janet Grover
Nest Name:
IPS-19 - Holy Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-04-18
12 noon to 1:20 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 50 degrees F Winds ENE at 12-15 mph 15% cloud cover
Other Activity: One in nest, other on perch
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments: There was no nesting material on the pole next to the camp.
Name: Janet Grover
Nest Name:
IPS-16A - Paine Creek Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
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Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-04-18
12 noon to 1:20 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 50 degrees F Winds ENE at 12-15 mph 15% cloud cover
Other Activity: One in nest, other on perch
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments:
Name: Janet Grover
Nest Name:
IPS-16A - Paine Creek Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
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Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-04-18
12 noon to 1:20 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 50 degrees F Winds ENE at 12-15 mph 15% cloud cover
Other Activity: Both osprey were in nest.
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments: