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-04 - Jacob’s Park Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-15
12:10 PM to 12:30 PM
at: Revere
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Sunny, no wind, upper 60's
Other Activity: One on nest/platform. The other perched below. Another Osprey flew by to seemingly check the availability of the platform.
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments: Easy parking near entry to the marsh. There's now a bit of a path to the marsh to access a clear viewing area.
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
REV-02 - Wonderland Park Light Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-15
11:40 AM to 12:00 PM
at: Revere
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Sunny, no wind, upper 60's
Other Activity: One Osprey observed in nest. The 2nd was perched lower down on the light tower structure.
Observation Method: On foot from adjoining large parking area.
General Comments: The Osprey in the nest was very vocal!
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
REV-01 - Pines River Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Actively Building Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-15
12:25 PM to 12:45 PM
at: Revere
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Sunny, no winds, upper 60's.
Other Activity: While one Osprey was initially visible on platform, another was actively gathering nesting materials. The gathering occurred within 20-30 yards of Platform SAU-03 and bringing material out to REV-01.
Observation Method: On foot.
General Comments: Parked in pullout area on Rt. 107. scooted through break in fence to setup spotting scope.
Name: Peter Dorsey
Nest Name:
NEW-08 - Upper Parker River/Middle Road Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-15
01:15 PM. to 01:40 PM.
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions:
Other Activity: This is the first time I have seen any Osprey sitting on the Upper Parker River/Middle Road Platform or perch in either 2023 or 2024!!
Observation Method:
General Comments: Report of 04/15/2024 for Upper Parker River, Newbury should have been for Upper Parker River/Middle Road Platform, Newbury as of 04/15/2024
Name: James Roy
Nest Name:
NEW-04 - Pine Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-15
07:00 AM to 07:45 AM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: sunny, getting warmer
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments: Haven't seen the pair on this platform for 3-4 days. they appear to have moved to the new platform, but I do not see signs they are building a nest. I will be out of town thru 4/20
Name: Peter Dorsey
Nest Name:
NEW-02 - Upper Parker River Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-15
01:15 PM. to 01:40 PM.
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 69 degrees; partly cloudy; light breeze; almost low tide; bright sun
Other Activity: Female flying around and then sitting on the platform; sometimes with her wings outstretched. Male flew around the platform, and soared above, landing once on a branch in a red maple tree and then on the platform perch at the same time that the female was on the platform. No nest has been built.
Observation Method: On Middle Road in my car with binoculars.
General Comments: The two osprey were on the platform together for a very short time, and then flew off in different directions. It appeared as though there were a few more sticks on the platform than were visible at the last visit.
Name: Cherry Underwood
Nest Name:
MER-01 - East Meadow Brook Tree Nest
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-15
9:20 AM to 10:15 AM
at: Merrimac
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 53, sunny, slight breeze
Other Activity:
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments:
Name: Linda Pivacek
Nest Name:
LYN-02 - Lynn Harbor Channel Marker R16
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-15
10:14 AM to 10:20 AM
at: Lynn
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 64F, little wind, sunny
Other Activity: second osprey landed briefly on edge of nest, then flew away.
Observation Method: vehicle
General Comments:
Name: Linda Pivacek
Nest Name:
LYN-01 - Lynn Harbor Channel Marker G15
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-15
10:00 AM to 10:10 AM
at: Lynn
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 64f, sunny, low wind
Other Activity: flying with fish to nest
Observation Method: vehicle
General Comments:
Name: Robyn Lafata
Nest Name:
ESS-10 - Lufkin Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-04-15
7:15 AM to 7:45 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 46 degrees, sunny, light breeze and little clouds
Other Activity:
Observation Method: foot
General Comments: Observed this platform from Cox. Using my camera, I could clearly see the pair on the nest mating.