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: Linda Pogson
Nest Name:
LYN-03 - Lower Saugus River Channel Marker-Walsh
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-05-06
1:30 PM to 1:50 PM
at: Lynn
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 62 - cloudy
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Vehicle from Avon St.
General Comments: Two osprey were on the nest and then one flew away & came back with sticks for the nest. He stayed a while & then left again. Can't be sure if she is incubating because she was standing in the nest.
Name: Janet Grover
Nest Name:
ROW-09 - ClubHead Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-05-06
3 PM to 5 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 62 degrees F Winds W at 6 mph
Other Activity: 1 on nest, other on marsh perch
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments:
Name: Janet Grover
Nest Name:
IPS-19 - Holy Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-05-06
3 PM to 5 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 62 degrees F Winds W at 6 mph
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments:
Name: Janet Grover
Nest Name:
IPS-17 - Third Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-05-06
3 PM to 5 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 62 degrees F Winds W at 6 mph
Other Activity: 1 on nest, other on marsh perch
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments:
Name: Janet Grover
Nest Name:
IPS-16A - Paine Creek Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-05-06
3 PM to 5 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 62 degrees F Winds W at 6 mph
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments:
Name: Janet Grover
Nest Name:
IPS-15 - Rogers Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-05-06
3 PM to 5 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 62 degrees F Winds W at 6 mph
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments:
Name: Janet Grover
Nest Name:
IPS-14 - Rogers Island Duck Blind #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-05-06
3 PM to 5 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 62 degrees FWinds W at 6 mph
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments:
Name: Janet Grover
Nest Name:
IPS-11A - Paine Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-05-06
3 PM to 5 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 62 degrees F Winds W at 6 mph
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments: 1 on nest, other on marsh perch
Name: Janet Grover
Nest Name:
IPS-10A - Laws Creek Duck Blind #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-05-06
3 PM to 5 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 62 degrees F Winds W at 6 mph
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments: Dave, the drop-down list says "Laws Creek Duck Blind #2," but the blind has been replaced with the platform. We call it Laws Creek Platform #2. Is this right?
Name: Janet Grover
Nest Name:
IPS-09A - Broad Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-05-06
3 PM to 5 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 62 degrees FWinds W at 6 mph
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments: