Oriskany Flats

Oriskany Flats is a 750-acre stretch of fallow farmland near Oriskany, left to grow back in various stages of natural succession. About 15 percent of the property is wetland habitat, a combination of open ground and wet areas that wildlife tends to favor and that gives nature lovers plenty to look at.

That mix of fields, regrowth and wetland draws a lot of animals, with songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds, hawks and more among the wildlife. It is the kind of place that rewards birders, photographers and anyone who likes to watch nature at its own pace.

What to Know

• The property covers 750 acres of fallow agricultural land.
• Roughly 15 percent of the land is wetland habitat.
• The fields are in various stages of natural regrowth.
• Songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds and hawks are among the wildlife.
• Oneida County Tourism features the site under nature and outdoor activities.