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: Lynette Leka
Nest Name:
IPS-06 - Plum Island #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-05-16
08:25 AM to 08:40 AM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 62 degF, medium wind from WSW, 5% cloud cover
Other Activity:
Observation Method: on foot
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzî
Nest Name:
ESS-12 - Dilly Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-05-16
01:00 PM to 01:15 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 75 degrees, 10 to 15 mph, sunny
Other Activity: I did not observe osprey on the nest or anywhere in the vicinity of the nest today.
Observation Method: through the scope from Island Road
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzî
Nest Name:
ESS-11 - Dean Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-05-16
08:45 AM to 09:00 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 70 degrees, wind 10 to 15, sunny
Other Activity: I could just barely see the female's head incubating on the nest as there is distortion looking across the marsh now. The male then flew in after a few minutes with a fish. I did not see her stand up, but I do think she is there.
Observation Method: though the scope from Island Road.
General Comments:
Name: Luke Sullivan
Nest Name:
ESS-11 - Dean Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-05-16
11:30 AM to 11:45 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 75F, moderate wind, sunny
Other Activity: 2 osprey moving around in nest
Observation Method: through binoculars from Island Rd
General Comments:
Name: Betsy Ridge
Nest Name:
ESS-06 - Soginese Creek Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-05-16
02:00 PM to 02:30 PM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: sunny, very little wind, outgoing tide
Other Activity:
Observation Method: on foot
General Comments:
Name: Luke Sullivan
Nest Name:
ESS-02 - Brophy Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-05-16
11:30 AM to 11:45 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 75F, moderate wind, sunny
Other Activity: 1 osprey low in nest and 1 flying close by
Observation Method: through binoculars from Island Rd
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzî
Nest Name:
ESS-02 - Brophy Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-05-16
08:45 AM to 09:00 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 70 degrees, wind 10 to 15, sunny
Other Activity:
Observation Method: through the scope from Island Road - It keeps being too windy to kayak and watch nests.
General Comments:
Name: Nanci St.George
Nest Name:
EAB-02 - Belle Isle Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-05-16
03:41 PM to 03:41 PM
at: East Boston
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions:
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Review of daily archive from the EarthCam camera on site
General Comments: I did see previous reports from people indicating that the Osprey was incubating...they were not, until May 16th! One egg was seen from the camera. It's pure white and was likely hatched in the early afternoon of the 16th. I did not see an egg in the nest during my review of the morning archive from the camera. I am surprised because it's been 20 days since their original 3 eggs were destroyed. I really didn't think they would lay again. Nice surprise! Let's hope they take better care this time. They continue to be harassed by another Osprey.
Name: John Lund
Nest Name:
MAN-01 - Sauli Rock Daymarker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-05-16
05:40 PM to 06:05 PM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Temp 63°F Wind SSW@10G15MPH SKY clear
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Scope from West Beach
General Comments: Glad to see activity on the nest. For a brief moment one Osprey flew on to the nest, giving me the ability to see them both.
Name: John Lund
Nest Name:
MAN-01 - Sauli Rock Daymarker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-05-16
09:45 AM to 10:05 AM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Temp 58°F Wind Sw@10MPH Sky high thin overcast
Other Activity:
Observation Method: Boats
General Comments: No activity on nest again today.