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: James Charles Roy
Nest Name:
NEW-04 - Pine Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-04-13
11:30 AM to 11:35 AM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: rain
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzi
Nest Name:
ESS-11 - Dean Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-04-13
6:55 AM to 7:15 AM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 38 degrees, moderate wind, 100% cloud cover, pretty clear view through the scope across the marsh
Other Activity: Another osprey was observed over the marsh near Island Rd.
Observation Method: through scope from Island Rd.
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzi
Nest Name:
ESS-07 - Babson Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-04-13
6:55 AM to 7:15 AM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 38 degrees, moderate wind, 100% cloud cover, pretty clear view through the scope across the marsh
Other Activity:
Observation Method: through scope from Island Rd.
General Comments:
Name: Ann Massoth
Nest Name:
HAV-01 - Trinity Stadium Light Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-04-13
0:4:00 to 0:4:45 PM
at: Haverhill
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Rain, 40s
Other Activity: One osprey flew to nest, perched, later flew to nearby pole and looked around
Observation Method:
General Comments:
Name: Stan Franzeen
Nest Name:
GLO-09 - Ten Pound Island Daymarker R2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-04-13
3:50 PM to 4:00 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: chilly, drizzly, overcast, windy, 40 F
Other Activity: There was no activity and the nest seems to have disappeared over the winter. Unless a new osprey arrives and starts rebuilding, I think this nest site was abandoned.
Observation Method:
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzi
Nest Name:
ESS-12 - Dilly Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-04-13
6:55 AM to 7:15 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 38 degrees, moderate wind, 100% cloud cover, pretty clear view through the scope across the marsh
Other Activity:
Observation Method: through scope from Island Rd
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzi
Nest Name:
ESS-04 - Round Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-04-13
7:25 AM to 7:35 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 38 degrees, moderate wind, 100% cloud cover, and starting to rain, pretty clear view through the scope across the marsh
Other Activity:
Observation Method: through scope from Argilla
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzi
Nest Name:
ESS-03 - Great Bank Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-04-13
6:55 AM to 7:15 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 38 degrees, moderate wind, 100% cloud cover, pretty clear view through the scope across the marsh
Other Activity:
Observation Method: through 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:
2025-04-13
6:55 AM to 7:15 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 38 degrees, moderate wind, 100% cloud cover, pretty clear view through the scope across the marsh
Other Activity:
Observation Method: through scope from Island Rd.
General Comments:
Name: Darcy Holland
Nest Name:
NEW-09 - Pine Island Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-04-12
09:00 AM to 07:00 PM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Windy / rain snow mix / cold
Other Activity: No sightings all day
Observation Method: scope from home
General Comments: