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: Ann Massoth
Nest Name:
BEV-01 - Monument Bar Channel Marker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-24
12:45 PM to 01:47 PM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Mostly sunny, 46 degrees, light wind 7mph
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Seen from Independence Park
General Comments: One osprey perched on the channel marker nest. Was there about 12 minutes and flew off.
Name: Elizabeth Collins
Nest Name:
BEV-01 - Monument Bar Channel Marker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-24
04:05 PM to 04:20 PM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible:
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Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 44 degrees, sunny, breezy
Other Activity:
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments:
Name: Elizabeth Collins
Nest Name:
SLM-04 - National Grid Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-23
11:06 AM to 11:18 AM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 52 degrees, breezy 17 mp, cloudy
Other Activity:
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments:
Name: Betsey Lutts-Bennett
Nest Name:
SLM-02 - Danvers River Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-23
03:01 PM to 03:03 PM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: cloudy, 35 degrees, 11mph north wind, some rain and sleet
Other Activity: flying low over head and answering my call
Observation Method: foot
General Comments: welcome home
Name: Dave Rimmer
Nest Name:
NEW-11 - Plum Bush Downs Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-22
01:16 PM to 01:16 PM
at: Newbury
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Other Activity:
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General Comments:
Name: David Rimmer
Nest Name:
NEW-05 - Chaces Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-22
04:00 PM to 04:00 PM
at: Newbury
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Other Activity:
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Name: greg power
Nest Name:
BEV-04 - Beverly Port Marina Boat Haul
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-22
01:05 PM to 01:10 PM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Light rain - moderate rain Temperature: 41 - 44°F Wind: Moderate breeze - near gale Wind Direction: S Cloud Cover: 100% Humidity: 72 - 82%
Other Activity:
Observation Method: vehicle
General Comments:
Name: greg power
Nest Name:
BEV-01 - Monument Bar Channel Marker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-22
12:55 PM to 01:00 PM
at: Beverly
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Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Light rain - moderate rain Temperature: 41 - 44°F Wind: Moderate breeze - near gale Wind Direction: S Cloud Cover: 100% Humidity: 72 - 82%
Other Activity:
Observation Method: vehicle
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:
2026-03-20
11:25 AM to 11:30 AM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible:
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Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 45F, breeze, clear sky
Other Activity: platform is empty
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:
2026-03-20
11:20 AM to 11:25 AM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 45F, breeze, clear sky
Other Activity: no material on platform
Observation Method: From Liberty St.
General Comments: