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-04 - Salisbury Beach Reservation Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-04-12
09:30 AM to 09:40 AM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 44f, calm, clear
Other Activity: 1 perched on nest, 1 on snag close to water
Observation Method: Salisbury Beach boat ramp
General Comments:
Name: Jerry Klima
Nest Name:
SAL-01 - Rings Island Platforms
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Actively Building Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-04-12
09:45 AM to 10:15 AM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 48 degrees, clear, light SE
Other Activity: Female was perched on the nest on platform 2 and the male flew in with some soft nesting material. Male flew away to perch on platform 3 and the female later flew to platform 1 and is perched there.
Observation Method: from bedroom window
General Comments: I have seen many fewer intruders and much less contention over the nest site than in prior years, but at least one of the resident pair is almost always present and perched on one of the three platforms closest to the river. They are definitely guarding the nest site.
Name: Emerson Dahmen
Nest Name:
ROW-15 - Shad Creek Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-04-12
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
at: Rowley
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 45,ne5,10
Other Activity:
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Emerson Dahmen
Nest Name:
ROW-13 - Clubhead Creek Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-04-12
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
at: Rowley
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 45,ne5,10%
Other Activity: 1 osprey on nest, 1 flying appeared to land briefly on nest (or 1st osprey hence mating) but to far away to be sure. then both flew.
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Emerson Dahmen
Nest Name:
ROW-11 - Hog Island Point
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-04-12
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
at: Rowley
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 45,ne5,10%
Other Activity:
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Emerson Dahmen
Nest Name:
ROW-09 - ClubHead Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-04-12
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
at: Rowley
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 45,ne5,10%
Other Activity:
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Emerson Dahmen
Nest Name:
ROW-04 - Nelson Island Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-04-12
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
at: Rowley
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 45,ne5,10%
Other Activity:
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Emerson Dahmen
Nest Name:
IPS-25 - Holy Island Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-04-12
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 45,ne5,10%
Other Activity:
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Emerson Dahmen
Nest Name:
IPS-22A - Paine Creek Platform #3
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-04-12
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 45,ne5,10%
Other Activity:
Observation Method: boat
General Comments:
Name: Emerson Dahmen
Nest Name:
IPS-19 - Holy Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-04-12
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 45, NE5,10%
Other Activity:
Observation Method: boat
General Comments: