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: Robyn Lafata
Nest Name:
ESS-08 - Greenbelt Cox Reservation Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-03-28
9: 30 AM to 9:54 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 49° cloudy and raining
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Foot
General Comments: Male osprey is sitting on the marsh perch, calling as he sees me. Do you think they recognize people as some other birds do?
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
SAU-09 - Bear Creek Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-03-27
03:15 to 03:25
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 52" , Overcast, no wind
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Unable to find next
General Comments: very high vegetation blocking view
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
SAU-05 - Bear Creek Wildlife Sanctuary Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-03-27
03:30 PM to 03:40 PM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 52', Overcast, no wind
Other Activity:
Observation Method: drove around backside (south) of Wheelabrtor to this location - walked into water's edge.
General Comments: Later saw a single Osprey fly from viewing area of SAU-09 towards this location.
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
SAU-04A - General Electric Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-03-27
03:00 PM to 03:10 PM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 52', overcast, no wind
Other Activity:
Observation Method: on foot
General Comments: Location accessible from north/east side of Wheelabrator
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
SAU-04 - General Electric Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-03-27
02:46 PM to 02:55 PM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 52', Overcast, no wind
Other Activity:
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments: Location accessible from north/east side of Wheelabrator
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
REV-04 - Jacob’s Park Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-03-27
04:00 to 04:10
at: Revere
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 52' , Overcast, no wind
Other Activity:
Observation Method: On foot. Bushwhacked thru phragmites.
General Comments: Tons of house sparrows near entry area. (50+)
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
REV-02 - Wonderland Park Light Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-03-27
4:30 PM to 4:40 PM
at: Revere
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Overcast / No wind
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Out of vehicle
General Comments: The parking attendant was very animated about the two “eagles”. Finally was able to confirm his sightings were osprey - from last year. (2023) He described osprey swooping down and carrying away rabbits. I do not discount the authenticity of his reporting.
Name: John Sayre-Scibona
Nest Name:
REV-01 - Pines River Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-03-27
04:15 PM to 04:25
at: Revere
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 52', Overcast, no wind
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Viewed from pullout on Rt. 107
General Comments:
Name: John Hart
Nest Name:
IPS-01 - Strawberry Hill Platforms
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-03-27
03:45 PM to 04:00 PM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 0
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: Clear
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Foot
General Comments:
Name: Robyn Lafata
Nest Name:
GLO-04A - Annisquam River Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2024-03-27
11:20 AM to 11:41 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 0
Number of Fledglings Visible: 0
Weather Conditions: 43° cloudy no wind
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Car
General Comments: So the mail Osprey is sitting on platform number two. I’m sitting on the edge. Doing a little preening It looks like he’s got full crop. I’m sure he must be tired having just come in. So exciting to see him. I am hoping that Ness number one will be back too