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 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:
Name: James Charles Roy
Nest Name:
NEW-04 - Pine Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-04-12
9:30 AM to 9:45 AM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: rain
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Darcy Hollandf
Nest Name:
NEW-04 - Pine Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
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:
Name: Jeffrey LeDrew
Nest Name:
SAU-04A - General Electric Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-04-11
8:50 AM to 9:00 AM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 38degrees overcast windy
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Foot
General Comments: Hasn't moved in 2 days I believe sitting on eggs
Name: Jeffrey LeDrew
Nest Name:
SAU-04A - General Electric Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-04-11
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 41 degrees overcast cool
Other Activity: Sitting deep inside nest
Observation Method: Foot
General Comments:
Name: Jeffrey LeDrew
Nest Name:
SAU-04A - General Electric Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-04-11
1:00 PM to 1:20 PM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 44 degrees overcast cold windy
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Foot
General Comments:
Name: Betsey Lutts-Bennett
Nest Name:
SLM-04 - National Grid Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-04-11
4:50 PM to 5:00 PM
at: Salem
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: cold but sunny
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments: this one can be observed from East Collins Street
Name: Emerson Dahmen
Nest Name:
ROW-13 - Clubhead Creek Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-04-11
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
at: Rowley
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 40 degrees F Winds East at 4 mph 0% cloud cover
Other Activity: One bird was on nest perch but flew before able to make positive ID as osprey
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments: