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: John Lund
Nest Name:
BEV-03 - Misery Island Tree Nest
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-06-25
19:00 to 20:00
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Temp 66°F Wind S/E @ 6MPH Overcast skies Visibility 10miles
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Spotting scope
General Comments: Solitary adult on nest. Observed for 1hr.
Name: Karyl Stoia
Nest Name:
SAU-04A - General Electric Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-06-24
11:30 AM to 11:50 AM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 70F, slight breeze,sunny
Other Activity: one osprey sitting upright in nest. Thought I saw a chicks head pop up but not positive. No male seen
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Tim Simmons
Nest Name:
MER-01 - East Meadow Brook Tree Nest
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-06-24
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
at: Merrimac
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 3
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 67, full sun, light wind
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot, scope
General Comments: 1st observation of 3rd nestling
Name: Sue Ross
Nest Name:
GLO-02 - Wingarsheek Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-06-24
11:00 to 11:30
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 60 , cloudy, humid
Other Activity: I was so pleased to find 2 osprey on the nest on the 23rd. however yesterday (the 24th) there was one adult there in the morning, none in the afternoon. This morning no one. There was an osprey on the far nest by Two Penny Rd. I haven't gone down there. So another disappointment
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Rick Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-08 - Greenbelt Cox Reservation Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-06-24
10:10 AM to 10:20 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 65 degrees, sunny, SW wind
Other Activity: One osprey in nest and the other was on the nearby perch.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Rick Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-06 - Soginese Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-06-24
10:25 AM to 10:40 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 65 degrees, sunny, SW wind
Other Activity:
Observation Method: boat
General Comments: Female was on nest with two visible nestlings. Male osprey was flying around and would come and go to the nest.
Name: Shirley Singleton
Nest Name:
ESS-05 - Singleton Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-06-24
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 79s, blue sky, light wind
Other Activity: Sadly, I have only seen one chick over the last 3 days. I have not been aware of any predators in the area nor have I heard any owl noises in the night. The remaining chick continues his robust growth spurt. He uses his wings as crutches to move around the nest. He is frequently flapping his wings.
Observation Method: From back deck
General Comments:
Name: Rick Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-03 - Great Bank Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-06-24
11:20 AM to 11:35 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 65 degrees, sunny, SW wind
Other Activity: Both osprey on nest keeping an eye on what appeared to be at least one nestling.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Rick Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-02 - Brophy Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-06-24
10:50 AM to 11:10 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 65 degrees, sunny, SW wind
Other Activity: One osprey perched on the side of the nest looking into the nest. The 2nd osprey was on the nearby perch.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: John Lund
Nest Name:
BEV-03 - Misery Island Tree Nest
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-06-24
11:30 to 13:00
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Temp 71° Wind SSE @ 10MPH Sky condition clear
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments: Observed nest for 1 hr and 30 min Observed one adult and one nestling. Waited to see if second Osprey would arrive, but it was apparently out fishing. I