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: Lisa Manzî
Nest Name:
ESS-04 - Round Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-04-15
07:25 AM to 07:35 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 51 degrees, N 2 MPH, partly sunny with a little fog still
Other Activity: 2 osprey were at the nest platform, 1 in the incubating position most of the time. The osprey got up once and moved around a bit and then went back into the incubating position. It's possible it's just testing the nest bowl though.
Observation Method: through the scope from Argilla Rd.
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzi
Nest Name:
ESS-03 - Great Bank Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-04-15
07:47 AM to 08:02 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 60 degrees, N 2 MPH, mostly sunny
Other Activity:
Observation Method: through the scope from Island Rd
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzi
Nest Name:
ESS-02 - Brophy Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-04-15
07:47 AM to 08:02 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 60 degrees, N 2 MPH, mostly sunny
Other Activity: 1 in the nest and 1 down in the marsh nearby
Observation Method: through the scope from Island Rd.
General Comments:
Name: Elie Harrod
Nest Name:
BOX-01 - Carter Fields-Pine Tree
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-04-15
05:00 PM to 05:20 PM
at: Boxford
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 63 degrees F, breezy, cloudy
Other Activity:
Observation Method: on foot
General Comments: nest has been built
Name: John Lund
Nest Name:
MAN-01 - Sauli Rock Daymarker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-04-15
04:11 PM to 04:45 PM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Temp 54°F Wind E@5G10 Overcast with fog
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Scope from West Beach
General Comments: Excited to see second adult Osprey today.
Name: Greg Power
Nest Name:
BEV-04 - Beverly Port Marina Boat Haul
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-04-15
03:15 PM to 03:26 PM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Dense fog Overcast clouds Temperature: 53°F Wind: Moderate breeze Wind Direction: E Cloud Cover: 99% Humidity: 81%
Other Activity: Sounded like there was a bird out in the fog.
Observation Method: Foot
General Comments: Some stick have been added. Definitely nest building.
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
SAU-11 - Bear Creek Wildlife Sanctuary Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-04-14
01:25 PM to 01:35 PM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Sunny, 75°, West 6-10 MPH
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Viewed from middle of Mills Ave.
General Comments:
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
SAU-10 - Saugus River Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-04-14
01:20 PM to 01:30 PM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Sunny 75°, West / 6-10 MPH
Other Activity: One perched on nesting material. One perched mid-height on transmission tower
Observation Method: Pulled into Gibson Point condo parking lot and viewed with binoculars
General Comments:
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
SAU-05 - Bear Creek Wildlife Sanctuary Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-04-14
01:45 PM to 01:55 PM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Sunny, 75°, West 6-10 MPH
Other Activity: One osprey perched on platform
Observation Method: Viewed from southern end of Mills Ave with scope
General Comments: After having this platform cleared of over 2'+ of nesting material, leveled, and a 2nd perch added, this platform now has approximately 1'+ of nesting material
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
SAU-05 - Bear Creek Wildlife Sanctuary Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-04-14
01:45 PM to 01:55 PM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Sunny, 75°, West 6-10 MPH
Other Activity: One osprey perched on platform
Observation Method: Viewed from southern end of Mills Ave with scope
General Comments: After having this platform cleared of over 2'+ of nesting material, leveled, and a 2nd perch added, this platform now has approximately 1'+ of nesting material