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-11 - Dean Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-28
4:30 PM to 4:45 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 68 F, SSE 10 to 12 MPH, sunny
Other Activity: 1 adult perched in the nest and 1 on the nearby perch. The nestling was visible behind the adult in the nest
Observation Method: by kayak
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzi
Nest Name:
ESS-07 - Babson Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-28
3:55 PM to 4:05 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 68 F, SSE 10 to 12 MPH, sunny
Other Activity: Perched on outer perch
Observation Method: by kayak
General Comments:
Name: LIsa Manzi
Nest Name:
ESS-04 - Round Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-28
3:35 PM to 3:50 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 68 F, SSE 10 to 12 MPH, sunny
Other Activity: 1 adult was feeding young in the nest, and the other adult was on a tree behind the nest, and then it flew off. 1 of the nestlings was very visible as it stood up and pooped off the side of the nest. This one was fairly large with a black line on the face and a speckled back. It appeared there may have been a second chick in the nest as well, but I couldn't confirm this.
Observation Method: by kayak
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzi
Nest Name:
ESS-03 - Great Bank Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-28
4:30 PM to 4:35 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 68 F, SSE 10 to 12 MPH, sunny
Other Activity: Viewed from afar near Dean
Observation Method: by kayak
General Comments:
Name: LIsa Manzi
Nest Name:
ESS-02 - Brophy Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-28
4:10 PM to 4:25 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 3
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 68 F, SSE 10 to 12 MPH, sunny
Other Activity: While observing, an osprey flew in with a fish and all 3 chicks (fairly large) popped up and were visible.
Observation Method: by kayak
General Comments:
Name: John Lund
Nest Name:
MAN-01 - Sauli Rock Daymarker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-28
12:15 PM to 12:45 PM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Temp 69°F Wind NNW @5mph Sky clear
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Boat
General Comments: One chick visible with two adults.
Name: Lesli Woodruff
Nest Name:
BEV-01 - Monument Bar Channel Marker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-28
6:30 PM to 7:10 PM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1-2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Mild (~70), calm, clear
Other Activity: Observed 2 adults on the nest when I got there - then both flew off, circling close by the nest for a few minutes before both coming back to the nest.
Observation Method: On foot, with binocs from Independence Park
General Comments: I observed at least one little head pop up - might have been 2, so I will keep eyes on the nest to see if there's another one!
Name: Christopher Errington
Nest Name:
SAU-08 - DCR Rumney Marsh Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-27
11:20 AM to 12:55 AM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 79 degrees, sunny
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments: one adult on nest , a single chick would be visible periodically. Second adult returned with a fish that was still alive> It landed on the off nest perch. I waited 45 minutes for the second adult to bring the fish to the nest so I could verify there was still two chicks in this nest. Success! I was able to verify 2 chicks!
Name: Christopher Errington
Nest Name:
SAU-06 - DCR Rumney Marsh Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-27
12:35 PM to 12:55 PM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 79 degrees, sunny
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments: 1 adult on nest with chick, 1 adult perched off nest
Name: Christopher Errington
Nest Name:
SAU-05 - Bear Creek Wildlife Sanctuary Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-06-27
10:40 AM to 11:10 AM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 73 degrees, sunny
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments: one adult on nest with chick, second adult returned to nest with fish