52 Grange Hall Rd. Spur, Oneonta, NY
Oneonta, NY 13820
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. Located at 52 Grange Hall Rd. Spur, Oneonta, NY (sign says “Bird Road”), 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. Other activities at the Sanctuary include an annual open house, and a summer day camp for children when possible.
Dogs are permitted on the site, but we ask that owners be respectful of other visitors and bring a leash for when it may be required. A handicap accessible port-o-john is available.
An accessible trail has been added in 2025 from the Grange Hall Road access to a wetland viewing platform (estimated completion in fall 2025).
Trails are not groomed in winter. Most trails are hilly and/or cover rough ground with muddy spots. Please use check-in and check-out signage at each entrance area for additional information, trail maps and more! The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Sanctuary overlooks Oneonta, NY from the south.
DOAS Santuary Barn Image by Bechtold Photography.
Website: https://doas.us/
Hours: Open to the public 7 days a week, 365 days per year – Dawn to Dusk
Special Instructions: The Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch operates from about mid-August through the end of December each year. The counter area at the Hawkwatch site is corded off in order to maintain distraction-free viewing. Dogs must be controlled at all times at the counting area.
Phone: 607-397-3815
Email: info@doas.us
COVID-19 Protocols: Masks are optional.
