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: Betsey Lutts-Bennett
Nest Name:
SLM-02 - Danvers River Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-06-14
07:00 AM to 07:31 AM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 56degrees! overcast, damp, no wind
Other Activity: 1 on the tower, 1 on the nest
Observation Method: on foot
General Comments: I believe the chicks have arrived Lots of chatter several days ago. He stays in the tower more, uses the trees less. Fishing had been really good here!
Name: Hank Moore
Nest Name:
NEW-07 - Graf Salt Marsh Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-06-14
08:19 AM to 12:19 PM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Visibility good
Other Activity: Large fish being eaten
Observation Method: Foot
General Comments: Very consistent observation each day, every day
Name: Sam Hamlin
Nest Name:
IPS-01 - Strawberry Hill Platforms
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-06-14
07:30 AM to 07:35 AM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, overcast, no wind
Other Activity: Male perched nearby. Female eating a fish ion nest
Observation Method: Visual, from house
General Comments: Female seems to be engaged in feeding behavior. Several bites of her own, then leaning forward, appearing to offer a bite to a chick.
Name: Ann Massoth
Nest Name:
HAV-01 - Trinity Stadium Light Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-06-14
02:31 PM to 03:10 PM
at: Haverhill
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, cool
Other Activity:
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments: Male and female on nest edge appear to be attending to or feeding chick(s) seems like there had just been a fish delivery
Name: John Lund
Nest Name:
SLM-03 - Little Haste Daymarker
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-06-13
11:05 AM to 11:10 AM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Temp 65°F Wind NW@4mph Thin overcast skies
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments:
Name: James Roy
Nest Name:
NEW-04 - Pine Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Self
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-06-13
08:45 AM to 11:35 AM
at: Newburyport
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: overcast
Other Activity:
Observation Method: ft
General Comments: Female has spent nearly all morning pecking away (I think) at food; or she might be feeding chicks. Can't really tell.
Name: Gail Smith
Nest Name:
MAR-01 - Forest River Park Channel Marker R2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Self
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-06-13
03:00 PM to 03:15 PM
at: Marblehead
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: partly sunny, 70, light breeze
Other Activity:
Observation Method: on foot with binoculars
General Comments:
Name: Linda Pivacek
Nest Name:
LYN-06 - Lynn Harbor Channel Marker #11
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-06-13
10:10 AM to 10:22 AM
at: Lynn
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: sunny, light wind
Other Activity: 2 adults visible, male on nest rim
Observation Method: vehicle
General Comments:
Name: joseph wilson
Nest Name:
LYN-05 - GEAA Field Light Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-06-13
11:55 AM to 12:05 PM
at: Lynn
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Sunny, partly cloudy, no breeze
Other Activity: Female inside nest, eating. Male perched on light post to left Resting
Observation Method: Car
General Comments: Appears there may be eggs but no sign of chicks yet
Name: Linda Pivacek
Nest Name:
LYN-02 - Lynn Harbor Channel Marker R16
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-06-13
10:36 AM to 10:50 AM
at: Lynn
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: sunny, light wind
Other Activity: female in nest. male flew to nest, then flew up to pole beside nest.
Observation Method: vehicle
General Comments: