Greenbelt needs “Citizen Scientists” to document the behavior of Ospreys in Essex County! We need volunteers to “adopt a nest” by visiting the nest at least once
a week, recording observations and taking photographs. The “Watch” season begins in early April and goes through August. Volunteers will need to submit an online data
sheet once a week and can email photos as well.
Program Requirements
Know what an Osprey looks like.
Be able to visit the nest for at least 15 minutes once a week and fill out Greenbelt's online report.
Have a pair of binoculars or spotting scope.
Please submit an application below and you will be assigned to a geographically appropriate nest or if you already have a nest in mind you would like to watch
please tell us in the message field on the application. You will also receive an Osprey Monitoring
guide below.
