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: Robyn Lafata
Nest Name:
ESS-01 - Greenbelt Cox Reservation Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-04-25
7:00 AM to 7:30 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 48 degrees, light wind and milky sky
Other Activity: Dave R and I were talking when he saw an osprey flighting near the platform and landed. By the time we finished our conversation, there were two on the platform. Wish I had my eyes on both platforms to see if it was the nesting pair in #2
Observation Method: foot
General Comments: Will go back this afternoon to see if they are there.
Name: John Lund
Nest Name:
BEV-03 - Misery Island Tree Nest
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-04-25
17:30 to 18:00
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Temp 50°F Wind SE @ 10pm h High thin clouds Visibility 10sm
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Spotting scope from West Beach
General Comments: One adult visible on nest.
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
SAL-10 - Lunt Rock Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-04-24
9:40 to 9:55 AM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 44F, overcast, windy, tide receding
Other Activity: some sticks on platform
Observation Method: from boat ramp
General Comments:
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
SAL-08 - Shad Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-04-24
9:40 to 9:55 AM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible: 1
Weather Conditions: 44F, overcast, windy, tide receding
Other Activity: bird on platform
Observation Method: from boat ramp
General Comments:
Name: Jerry Klima
Nest Name:
SAL-07 - Town Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-04-24
10:45 AM to 11:15 AM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 48 degrees, cloudy, light NE
Other Activity: I passed the platform twice at 10 am and at 11 am. On the first pass no osprey was present. On the second pass, one osprey was perched. I didn't see any other osprey activity.
Observation Method: from rail trail
General Comments:
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
SAL-04 - Salisbury Beach Reservation Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-04-24
8:40 AM to 8:55 AM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 44F, overcast, windy, tide receding
Other Activity: Osprey on nest flew to another snag.
Observation Method: from boat ramp
General Comments:
Name: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
SAL-02 - Black Rock Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-04-24
9:40 to 9:55 AM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 44F, overcast, windy, tide receding
Other Activity: bird standing on nest
Observation Method: 44F, overcast, windy, tide receding
General Comments:
Name: Janet Grover
Nest Name:
ROW-13 - Clubhead Creek Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-04-24
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
at: Rowley
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 45 degrees F Winds E at 4-6 mph 95% cloud cover
Other Activity: No new nesting material added since last observation.
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments:
Name: Janet Grover
Nest Name:
ROW-09 - ClubHead Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-04-24
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
at: Rowley
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 45 degrees F Winds E at 4-6 mph 95% cloud cover
Other Activity: One in nest, other on perch
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments:
Name: Janet Grover
Nest Name:
ROW-05 - Hog Island Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2022-04-24
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
at: Rowley
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 45 degrees F Winds E at 4-6 mph 95% cloud cover
Other Activity: Osprey remained on platform as we came and went to and from Nelson Island Creek Platform.
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments: Dave, is this the very low platform sitting on the marsh?