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.
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Name: Hank Moore
Nest Name:
NEW-07 - Graf Salt Marsh Platform #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-07-01
07:00 AM to 07:04 AM
at: Newbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible: 3
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Clear, no heat waves
Other Activity: Feeding of chicks every morning around 7 AM. This is the first time I can confirm three nestlings being fed.
Observation Method: Binoculars
General Comments:
Name: Tim Simmons
Nest Name:
MER-01 - East Meadow Brook Tree Nest
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-07-01
09:00 AM to 09:30 AM
at: Merrimac
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 85, full sun
Other Activity: 1 adult vocalizing
Observation Method: foot
General Comments: wondering how long they'll remain in the area
Name: Gail Smith
Nest Name:
MAR-01 - Forest River Park Channel Marker R2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-07-01
10:05 AM to 10:20 AM
at: Marblehead
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 1
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Sunny, 80s, no wind
Other Activity:
Observation Method: on foot, binoculars
General Comments: I only saw one chick but there could be more.
Name: joseph wilson
Nest Name:
LYN-05 - GEAA Field Light Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-07-01
07:00 AM to 07:30 AM
at: Lynn
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Clear 88 degrees
Other Activity: Female standing on nest looking around constantly, crying out (to mate?) Nestlings hidden in nest
Observation Method: Vehicle
General Comments:
Name: Robyn Lafata
Nest Name:
IPS-07 - Plum Island #2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-07-01
07:00 AM to 07:10 AM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 70 degrees, cloudy, light breeze.
Other Activity: female up on the nest feeding younger nestlings compared to others I have seen. Male is on marsh pole.
Observation Method: vehicle
General Comments:
Name: Robyn Lafata
Nest Name:
IPS-06 - Plum Island #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Feeding Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-07-01
06:45 AM to 06:55 AM
at: Ipswich
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 70 degrees, light breeze and cloudy
Other Activity: Female is in nest feeding two large nestlings....male is on the nesting perch. Photos taken.
Observation Method: vehicle
General Comments:
Name: Dianne Sampson
Nest Name:
GLO-09 - Ten Pound Island Daymarker R2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-07-01
01:05 PM to 03:07 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Temp. In high 80’s,,very light south wind, full sun
Other Activity: Female always sitting on eggs or nest. Have not seen male deliver any fish
Observation Method: House
General Comments:
Name: Dianne Sampson
Nest Name:
GLO-09 - Ten Pound Island Daymarker R2
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Incubating Eggs or Chicks
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-07-01
01:05 PM to 03:07 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Temp. In high 80’s,,very light south wind, full sun
Other Activity: Female always sitting on eggs or nest. Have not seen male deliver any fish
Observation Method: House
General Comments:
Name: Lesli Woodruff
Nest Name:
BEV-01 - Monument Bar Channel Marker G1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-07-01
07:45 PM to 08:05 PM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Hot, clear, humid, no wind
Other Activity: Observed one bird sitting on the edge of the nest looking into the nest - I did not see nestling heads, but I assume they are there.
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments: This nest started late, so maybe the babies are still tiny.
Name: Karyl Stoia
Nest Name:
SAU-04A - General Electric Platform #1
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-06-30
11:30 AM to 11:59 AM
at: Saugus
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible: 2
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: partyly cloudly, 80F, very calm,
Other Activity: male brought a fish & perched on driftwood tree branch to eat it. Female standing edge of nest , looking down at chicks, Occasionally, see the wings flapping
Observation Method: foot
General Comments: