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: Jerry Klima
Nest Name:
SAL-01 - Rings Island Platforms
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-28
04:00 PM to 06:00 PM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 35 Degrees, clear, light NW
Other Activity: Male osprey was not present most of the day, but arrived at platform 1 in late afternoon and perched for several hours. at one point another osprey flew over and the perched male flew up to challenge it. The male returned soon after.
Observation Method: from bedroom window
General Comments:
Name: Bill Sullivan
Nest Name:
GLO-11 - Eastern Point Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-28
04:00 PM to 04:10 PM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 32-deg, 15-20 mph wind, partly cloudy
Other Activity: None
Observation Method: On foot
General Comments: No indication of activity or nesting material since this past winter.
Name: Lisa Manzî
Nest Name:
ESS-11 - Dean Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-28
09:00 AM to 09:15 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 30 degrees, N10MPH, Mostly sunny, pretty clear visibility across the marsh and able to see 5 of the 6 nest platforms well
Other Activity:
Observation Method: through the scope from Island Road
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzî
Nest Name:
ESS-07 - Babson Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-28
09:00 AM to 09:15 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 30 degrees, N10MPH, Mostly sunny, pretty clear visibility across the marsh and able to see 5 of the 6 nest platforms well
Other Activity:
Observation Method: through the scope from Island Rd
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzî
Nest Name:
ESS-04 - Round Island Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-28
09:00 AM to 09:15 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 30 degrees, N10MPH, Mostly sunny, pretty clear visibility across the marsh and able to see 5 of the 6 nest platforms well
Other Activity:
Observation Method: through the scope from Island Road
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzî
Nest Name:
ESS-03 - Great Bank Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-28
09:00 AM to 09:15 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 30 degrees, N10MPH, Mostly sunny, pretty clear visibility across the marsh and able to see 5 of the 6 nest platforms well
Other Activity:
Observation Method: through the scope from Island Road
General Comments:
Name: Lisa Manzi
Nest Name:
ESS-02 - Brophy Salt Marsh Platform
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
No Osprey visible on nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-28
09:00 AM to 09:15 AM
at: Essex
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 30 degrees, N10MPH, Mostly sunny, pretty clear visibility across the marsh and able to see 5 of the 6 nest platforms well
Other Activity:
Observation Method: through the scope from Island Road
General Comments:
Name: Jerry Klima
Nest Name:
SAL-01 - Rings Island Platforms
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Perched
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-27
03:15 PM to 03:45 PM
at: Salisbury
Number of Adults Visible: 1
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 45 degrees light NW sunny
Other Activity: First sighting of the year. Male osprey perched on platform 1 by the river and has also perched on the nest on platform 2
Observation Method: from bedroom window
General Comments:
Name: Peter⁸ Burns
Nest Name:
GLO-08 - Magnolia Woods Tree Nest
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Other (specify below)
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-27
10:10 AM to 10:30 AM
at: Gloucester
Number of Adults Visible:
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: 43 degrees cloudy windy
Other Activity: It appears the tree has fallen over. No sign of a nest or any osprey.
Observation Method: On foot with spotting scope
General Comments:
Name: greg power
Nest Name:
SLM-04 - National Grid Transmission Tower
Adult Osprey Activity Observed:
Osprey Actively Building Nest
Location, Date & Time of Observation:
2026-03-27
12:45 PM to 01:00 PM
at: Beverly
Number of Adults Visible: 2
Number of Nestlings Visible:
Number of Fledglings Visible:
Weather Conditions: Clear sky - overcast clouds Temperature: 41°F Wind: Moderate breeze - strong breeze Wind Direction: NW Cloud Cover: 0% Humidity: 45 - 48%
Other Activity: 1 perched on the structure, 1 moving around at nest level
Observation Method: foot, with scope, from Beverly waterfront
General Comments: