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: Mary Ann Leekley
Nest Name:
SAL-02 - Black Rock Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-06-19
09:15 AM to 09:30 AM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 73F, windy, clear
Other Activity: 2 adults perched on poles from old Sal #3, facing into the wind
Observation Method: Salisbury Beach boat ramp
General Comments:
Name: Abby Heim
Nest Name:
ROW-16 - Purinton Powerline Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-06-19
10:25 AM to 10:30 AM
at: Rowley
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Clear, breezy, 73 degrees F
Other Activity: Yay, first feeding sighted —2 chicks!! 🎉
Observation Method: Vehicle
General Comments:
Name: Abby Heim
Nest Name:
ROW-15 - Shad Creek Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-06-19
10:25 AM to 10:26 AM
at: Rowley
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Clear, breezy, 73 degrees F
Other Activity: No nest
Observation Method: Vehicle
General Comments:
Name: Abby Heim
Nest Name:
ROW-07 - Sawyers Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-06-19
08:45 AM to 08:50 AM
at: Rowley
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Clear, breezy, 69 degrees F
Other Activity:
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments:
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
REV-07 - Pines River Ground Nest
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-06-19
11:25 AM to 10:35 AM
at: Revere
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: PT Sunny, 72°, 14-26 MPH W
Other Activity: Ground nest looks abandoned.
Observation Method: Parked along the Jacob's park area and walked to the edge of the marsh.
General Comments:
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
REV-05 - Pines River Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-06-19
01:42 AM to 11:00 AM
at: Revere
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: PT Sunny, 72°, 14-26 MPH W
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Parked in Rt. 107 pull off area and walked to edge of river. Scope in use
General Comments:
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
REV-04 - Jacob’s Park Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-06-19
10:25 AM to 10:35 AM
at: Revere
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: PT Sunny, 72°, 14-26 MPH W
Other Activity: Single osprey sighted on perch.
Observation Method: Parked along the Jacob's park area and walked to the edge of the marsh.
General Comments: This platform does not appear to have an active pair.
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
REV-02 - Wonderland Park Light Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-06-19
10:05 AM to 10:20 AM
at: Revere
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: PT Sunny, 72°, 14-26 MPH W
Other Activity: Two nestlings sighted/Feeding
Observation Method: Parked in lot adjacent to the traffic circle
General Comments:
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
REV-01 - Pines River Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-06-19
10:42 AM to 11:00 AM
at: Revere
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: PT Sunny, 72°, 14-26 MPH W
Other Activity: One osprey in nest platform. Male far off to the southwest in the marsh grasses
Observation Method: Parked in Rt. 107 pull off area. Hopped Jersey barrier. Viewed from edge of river.
General Comments: Heavy winds make observation difficult.
Name: Darcy Holland
Nest Name:
NEW-09 - Pine Island Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-06-19
09:15 AM to 09:30 AM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: sunny with clouds / breezy and very pleasant
Other Activity: Viewed two chicks in prone position, eyes open. Adult was circling and squawking.
Observation Method: On foot to the nest
General Comments: No sign of the third egg.