Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Sanctuary
52 Grange Hall Rd. Spur, Oneonta, NY
The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Sanctuary overlooking Oneonta, NY, is a 100-acre property providing marked hiking trails through a variety of habitats, such as open fields, second growth forest, old pastures, and mowed fields. A large wetland is accessible by trails and a short boardwalk. DOAS_Sanctuary_Trail map
The Sanctuary is home to a large diversity of wildlife, including many bird species, mammals, amphibians and reptiles, plus a variety of native plants. The Sanctuary is also the site of the Franklin Mt. Hawkwatch, one of New York State’s premier fall hawk watches. It is particularly noted for late season flights of Red-tailed Hawks and Golden Eagles. Franklin Mt. provides a panoramic view of the Susquehanna River valley and surrounding hills of Otsego and Delaware Counties.
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Other activities at the Sanctuary include an annual open house, a summer day camp for children and a raptor banding station. The DOAS Sanctuary is open to the public. More information at: Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society. 
What Octet-ers are saying:
3/12/23 “The Audubon Sanctuary on a crisp clear day in winter–nothing like it! Incredible views and we enjoyed the red trail 1.5 miles.”
1/18/23 “Beautiful place! Saw a grouse in the bushes. We were the only ones there. Great views of Oneonta. This place is a treasure.”
1/4/23 “Don’t like the steep ride up the hill from Oneonta Southside in winter.”
12/31/22 “This is such a treasure to have close to home!”
12/24/22 “Icy trail on hill, was slippery coming down.”
11/3/22 “Did all the trails, red, blue and yellow.”
11/3/22 “Nice walk. Busy day for bird watching.”
10/29/22 “Saw hawk watchers.”
10/29/22 “I love this one. Bummer the dock by the marsh is broken.”
10/25/22 “Red trail has lots of roots, but great views.”
10/23/22 “Beautiful!”
10/15/22 “Perfect weather. Windy, sunny 60 degrees.”
10/11/22 “Fall colors were stunning!! Saw a great blue heron. Hiked with 21 others with the ADK.”
10/11/22 Hiked with the Adirondack Mountain Club.”
