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: Jerry Klima
Nest Name:
SAL-01 - Rings Island Platforms
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-03-25
6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 40 degrees, cloudy, calm
Other Activity: The male osprey chased a mature bald eagle off the nest platform around sunrise. He returned a few minutes later to platform 2 and perched there for the next 3 hours. He left for a short time and is now perched on the nest platform.
Observation Method: from bedroom window
General Comments:
Name: Betsy Ridge
Nest Name:
ESS-06 - Soginese Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-03-25
16:30 PM to 16:45
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 55 degrees, hardly any wind, partly cloudy
Other Activity:
Observation Method: on foot through spotting scope
General Comments: Osprey is back!!!
Name: Jerry Klima
Nest Name:
SAL-01 - Rings Island Platforms
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-03-24
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 40 degrees, cloudy, Rain 15 mph SE
Other Activity: Two eagles were perched on the nest on Platform 1 most of the day. One mature and one immature, which is a first. Usually a pair perches together. The immature eagle flew off at about 1: 30 pm , leaving one eagle perching on the nest. No osprey had been visible all day, but suddenly a male osprey began to dive on the eagle repeatedly. Eventually the eagle leaped up at the osprey as the osprey dove. The eagle nearly fell off the nest. On the next dive, the eagle flew from the platform with the osprey in hot pursuit across the marsh. The male osprey returned about 15 minutes later and is now perching on platform 2, which is his normally preferred perch. The eagle has not returned.
Observation Method: from bedroom window
General Comments:
Name: Jerry Klima
Nest Name:
SAL-01 - Rings Island Platforms
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-03-24
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 41 degrees, 15 mph SE, Rain
Other Activity: A male bald eagle is perched on the osprey nest on Platform 1. It was also perched there earlier today. I have not seen an osprey yet today.
Observation Method: from bedroom window
General Comments:
Name: Linda Pogson
Nest Name:
SAU-01 - Upper Saugus River Utility Pole-DCR
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-03-23
11:40 AM to 11:50 AM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: sunny 50
Other Activity:
Observation Method: From our house
General Comments: Ollie was perched on a tree near the nest. This is the first time we have seen anyone this year.
Name: Diane Dondero
Nest Name:
SAL-01 - Rings Island Platforms
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-03-23
10:35 to 10:45
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 41 degrees, sunny, no wind
Other Activity:
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments: Welcome back!
Name: Jerry Klima
Nest Name:
SAL-01 - Rings Island Platforms
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-03-23
09:00 AM to 09:30 AM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 40 degrees. 15 mph NW, Clear
Other Activity: My neighbor told me that she saw the osprey chase an eagle away from the nest platform later in the day.
Observation Method: from bedroom window
General Comments: first osprey of the season. Earliest ever
Name: Betsey Lutts-Bennett
Nest Name:
SLM-02 - Danvers River Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-12-05
1:45 PM to 2:15 PM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 5
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: clear, sunny, 60-ish
Other Activity: one in tree, then it floats down and picks up a stick and brings it to the nest. we could view both birds in the nest. A third comes along and flies near the nest. The one from the tree defends the nest with his wings. Then flies at the "intruder" In trader leaves, he returns to the tower mid way. We watch as they "talk" with each other. unbelievably 2 "new" osprey appear and our bird takes off after them. Then there is a fourth osprey flying above the tower across the river. A fifth one appears with fish in talons. Our "boy" successfully defended his territory.
Observation Method: foot/binoculars
General Comments: We often see two Osprey fly by SLM-02 The nest is fully occupies and the "male" seems to keep interlopers at bay. It is very active here in Salem. The fishing must be good!!
Name: James C Roy
Nest Name:
NEW-04 - Pine Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-09-22
07:50 AM to 07:51 AM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: clear, warm
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments: Early last week there was only one bird in the nest, the smallest chick (female)? It lingered about, solo, for a week or so, but beginning 9/18, it's now gone. So this will be my last report unless I spot it again.
Name: Karen Rembert
Nest Name:
GLO-05 - Lobsta Land Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-09-20
09:03 AM to 09:08 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: bright sun
Other Activity: Bald Eagle eating on osprey platform!
Observation Method: via computer
General Comments: I'm so happy I continue to monitor the platform even though there aren't any osprey around.