Delaware Otsego Audubon Society Sanctuary

The Delaware Otsego Audubon Society Sanctuary is a 100-acre nature preserve on a hillside overlooking Oneonta. Marked hiking trails wind through open fields, second-growth forest, old pastures and mowed meadows, and a large wetland can be reached by trail and a short boardwalk, which makes it a rewarding walk in every season.

Wildlife is the draw here, from many bird species to mammals, amphibians, reptiles and native plants. Each fall the property hosts the Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch, known for late-season flights of red-tailed hawks and golden eagles, with a panoramic view of the Susquehanna River valley.

What to Know

• The sanctuary is open to the public 365 days a year.
• The Franklin Mt. hawk watch is best known for late-season red-tailed hawks and golden eagles.
• A short boardwalk leads to a large wetland along the trail system.
• There is also an annual open house, a summer day camp for children and a raptor banding station.
• The summit views take in the Susquehanna River valley and the hills of Otsego and Delaware counties.