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: Anne McGovern
Nest Name:
REV-04 - Jacob’s Park Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-05-11
2:00 to 2:10
at: Revere
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Sunny, gusty, about 70 F
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Foot
General Comments: The nest looked extra built up from last time I checked and could barely see the Osprey there. I think I saw the tail but am not sure. Lots of trash in the nest too.
Name: Anne McGovern
Nest Name:
REV-01 - Pines River Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-05-11
2:10 to 2:18
at: Revere
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Sunny, gusty, about 70 F
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Foot
General Comments: Looked like it was standing on the nest and not sitting but not entirely sure
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:
2025-05-11
10:15 AM to 10:20 AM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Sunny and clear with some wind
Other Activity:
Observation Method: binocs from home
General Comments: I check multiple times daily with the same results. No activity on this platform.
Name: David Powell
Nest Name:
NEW-08 - Upper Parker River/Middle Road Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-05-11
6:25 PM to 6:30 PM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 60, fair, calm
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Vehicle
General Comments: No nesting materials on platform
Name: Darcy Holland
Nest Name:
NEW-04 - Pine Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-05-11
10:15 AM to 10:20 AM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Sunny, clear, windy
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Scope from home
General Comments: I check multiple times daily with the same result. Mom is keeping egg(s) warm. Jim and I plan a trip out on the 14th to check egg status.
Name: Linda Pivacek
Nest Name:
LYN-06 - Lynn Harbor Channel Marker #11
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-05-11
11:05 AM to 11:17 AM
at: Lynn
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 58 F, windy, sunny
Other Activity: adult on nest rim
Observation Method: vehicle
General Comments:
Name: Linda Pivacek
Nest Name:
LYN-02 - Lynn Harbor Channel Marker R16
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-05-11
11:39 AM to 11:52 AM
at: Lynn
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 58F, windy, sunny
Other Activity: male brought fish to nest. ate a bit, then gave fish to female and chicks.
Observation Method: vehicle
General Comments: difficult to see how many chicks present.
Name: Linda Pivacek
Nest Name:
LYN-01 - Lynn Harbor Channel Marker G15
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-05-11
11:20 AM to 11:28 AM>
at: Lynn
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 58F, windy, sunny
Other Activity: adult on rim of nest feeding female in nest
Observation Method: vehicle
General Comments:
Name: Emerson Dahmen
Nest Name:
IPS-17 - Third Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-05-11
1 PM to 3 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 64, wsw13, 30%
Other Activity:
Observation Method: boat
General Comments: marsh perch missing, couldn't get close enough to see if it down or gone. I'll leave it to you to replace since I haven't usually been able to find a channel to that nest.
Name: Emerson Dahmen
Nest Name:
IPS-14 - Rogers Island Duck Blind #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2025-05-11
1 PM to 3 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 64, wsw13, 30%
Other Activity:
Observation Method: boat
General Comments: