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: Christopher Rogers
Nest Name:
GLO-03 - Farm Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-05-13
3:30 PM to 3:45 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 70’s, clear skies, light breeze
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Vehicle/foot
General Comments: Initially one Osprey was present in the nest. About 5 minutes into my observation a second Osprey flew to the nest empty handed. The two appeared excited to see each other and after some wing flapping one of the pair left and perched on the post. The other osprey remained in the nest. Earlier this afternoon and Prior to my visit to GLO-3, I walked Mass Ave, which passes quite close to GLO-2. As reported there were 2 osprey in GLO-2. On my return from the beach GLO-2 was empty. I suspect the GLO-3 pair had paid a visit as they did in 2020. I can observe GLO-2 form GLO-3 and was able to confirm GLO-2 was still empty
Name: Christopher Rogers
Nest Name:
GLO-02 - Wingarsheek Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-05-13
2:00 PM to 2:10 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 70’s, clear skies, light breeze
Other Activity: NoneOne Osprey was perched on rim of nest while the other flew very close buy but did not land on nest of perch while I was observing
Observation Method: Foot
General Comments: I I do not believe we have a nesting pair. Likely the two Osprey from GLO-3 visiting GLO-2 as they did late in season last year. My GLO-3 report will explain my reasoning.
Name: Christopher Rogers
Nest Name:
GLO-01 - KEA Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-05-13
3:00 PM to 3:15 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 71, clear sky’s, light breeze
Other Activity: None
Observation Method: Vehicle
General Comments: No Osprey sited at nest bor in nearby trees, a typical location find them when not in nest
Name: Christopher Rogers
Nest Name:
GLO-01 - KEA Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-05-13
3:00 PM to 3:15 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 71, clear sky’s, light breeze
Other Activity: None
Observation Method: Vehicle
General Comments: No Osprey sited at nest bor in nearby trees, a typical location find them when not in nest
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:
2021-05-13
11:30 AM to 11:40 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 62 degrees, slight breeze, partly cloudy
Other Activity: One osprey incubating and one on nearby perch.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Rick Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-07 - Babson Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-05-13
12:30 PM to 12:40 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 62 degrees, slight breeze, partly cloudy
Other Activity: One osprey in nest and the other on the nearby perch.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Rick Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-06 - Soginese Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-05-13
11:45 AM to 12:00 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 62 degrees, slight breeze, partly cloudy
Other Activity: One osprey incubating and one on ground nearby.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Rick Pierce
Nest Name:
ESS-03 - Great Bank Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-05-13
12:55 PM to 1:05 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 62 degrees, slight breeze, mostly sunny
Other Activity: Two osprey in nest, one incubating and one standing on side of nest.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Albert Levesque
Nest Name:
EAB-02 - Belle Isle Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-05-13
01:55 PM to 02:05 PM
at: East Boston
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 64F, S at 8mph, partly cloudy
Other Activity: Neither osprey on the nest. One perched at top of camera pole and the other on the perch on the short pole. The one on the short perch flew toward the other on the camera pole but didn't land there, instead landed on the ground nearby.
Observation Method: on foot by scope
General Comments:
Name: Albert Levesque
Nest Name:
EAB-01 - MBTA Rail Yard
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2021-05-13
01:55 PM to 02:05 PM
at: East Boston
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 64F, S at 8mph, partly cloudy
Other Activity: One squatted down on the nest, the other on a wire a short distance from the nest.
Observation Method: on foot by scope
General Comments: