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: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
EAB-02 - Belle Isle Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-03-31
11:00 AM to 11:20 AM
at: East Boston
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 55°/13 mph-27 mph SSW/thick overcast skies
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Walked to DCR viewing platform. No other shorebirds sighted.
General Comments: Perched on top of DCR webcam. No other shorebirds sighted.
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
EAB-01 - MBTA Rail Yard
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-03-31
10:15 AM to 10:30 AM
at: East Boston
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 55°/13 mph-27 mph SSW/thick overcast skies
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Walked to rear of MBTA repair facilities viewed through the trees/chain league fence. With binoculars.
General Comments: This trail at the rear of the facility is completely trashed! Seems to have turned into a homeless encampment. I will contact DCR.
Name: John Hart
Nest Name:
IPS-01 - Strawberry Hill Platforms
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-03-30
0827 to 0845
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Cloudy, drizzly
Other Activity: Lots of gulls
Observation Method: On foot
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:
2025-03-30
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 37 degrees, 100% cloud cover, wind ESE 5-9 mph, clear visibility across the marsh
Other Activity:
Observation Method: scope from Island Rd.
General Comments:
Name: LIsa Manzi
Nest Name:
ESS-11 - Dean Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-03-30
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 37 degrees, 100% cloud cover, wind ESE 5-9 mph, clear visibility across the marsh
Other Activity: Mating observed
Observation Method: 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:
2025-03-30
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 37 degrees, 100% cloud cover, wind ESE 5-9 mph, clear visibility across the marsh
Other Activity:
Observation Method: scope from Island Rd
General Comments:
Name: Shirley Singleton
Nest Name:
ESS-05 - Singleton Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-03-30
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions:
Other Activity: The osprey ( I believe is Bob) spent the afternoon shifting from one marsh perch to the other.
Observation Method: Back deck
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzi
Nest Name:
ESS-04 - Round Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-03-30
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 37 degrees, 100% cloud cover, wind ESE 5-9 mph, clear visibility across the marsh
Other Activity:
Observation Method: scope from Island Rd
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzi
Nest Name:
ESS-03 - Great Bank Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-03-30
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 37 degrees, 100% cloud cover, wind ESE 5-9 mph, clear visibility across the marsh
Other Activity:
Observation Method: scope on 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:
2025-03-30
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 37 degrees, 100% cloud cover, Wind ENE 5-9 MPH, 83% humidity, clear view across the marsh
Other Activity:
Observation Method: through scope from Island Road
General Comments: