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:
REV-01 - Pines River Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-07-25
11:20 AM to 11:35 AM
at: Revere
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 76° and cloudy. 6 mph southwest
Other Activity: This nest has had nestlings visible during prior visits.
Observation Method: Parked in Rt 107 pull-out / used scope & binoculars for viewing. Cut in fencing has been closed. Viewing with scope placed above folded over chain link fence
General Comments:
Name: James Roy
Nest Name:
NEW-04 - Pine Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Choose Activity Observed
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-07-25
07:15 AM to 07:24 AM
at: Newburyport
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: dense fog
Other Activity:
Observation Method: ft
General Comments:
Name: James Roy
Nest Name:
NEW-09 - Pine Island Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-07-25
7:15 AM to 7:24 AM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: dense fog
Other Activity:
Observation Method: ft
General Comments:
Name: DARCY HOLLAND
Nest Name:
NEW-09 - Pine Island Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-07-25
6:30 PM to 6:32 PM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Cloudy
Other Activity: lower post eating
Observation Method: scope from home
General Comments: while I have not posted often, I have looked often. The pair whose eggs were stolen, continue to perch one or both on each of the two platforms, #2 and #4 in the morning and/or evening daily. They seem to enjoy 'owning' both.
Name: Tim Simmons
Nest Name:
MER-01 - East Meadow Brook Tree Nest
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-07-25
11:00 to 12:00
at: Merrimac
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 2
Weather Conditions: overcast, 80
Other Activity: 1 fledgling in tree nearby, 1 still pumping wings on nest
Observation Method: foot
General Comments:
Name: Chris Rogers
Nest Name:
GLO-03 - Farm Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-07-25
1:25 PM to 1:35 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Overcast, no breeze, 70’s
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Vehicle
General Comments: Surprised to see the adults after a couple of visits with no siting. One adult was in nest feeding self. The second adult was on perch. Both looked very healthy
Name: Chris Rogers
Nest Name:
GLO-01 - KEA Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-07-25
1:00 PM to 1:15 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 3
Weather Conditions: Overcast, no breeze, 70’s
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Vehicle
General Comments: One adult in nearby tree. The second adult an 3 fledglings were calming relaxing in the nest
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
EAB-02 - Belle Isle Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-07-25
10:10 AM to 10:25 AM
at: East Boston
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Cloudy / 75° / 7 mph SW
Other Activity: Observed single parent (Female?) on perch. Via webcam - two nestlings observed.
Observation Method: Walked out to viewing platform with hopes of getting a visual on nestlings. Webcam - two nestlings hunkered down in nest.
General Comments:
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
EAB-01 - MBTA Rail Yard
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-07-25
9:45 AM to 10:00 AM
at: East Boston
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Cloudy / 75° / 7 mph SW
Other Activity: Flew off out into the marsh after initial observation
Observation Method: On foot with binoculars. Parked behind the CVS and walked to the rear of the MBTA Repair Station.
General Comments:
Name: James Roy Jr
Nest Name:
NEW-09 - Pine Island Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-07-24
07:30 AM to 08:30 AM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: overcast
Other Activity:
Observation Method: ft
General Comments: