
Why do raptors come through the Franklin Mountain area?
The geology of the Northern Catskills/Leatherstocking region includes strong ridges running northeast to southwest. These ridges also happen to coincide with the Fall migrating paths

The geology of the Northern Catskills/Leatherstocking region includes strong ridges running northeast to southwest. These ridges also happen to coincide with the Fall migrating paths

Hi. My name is Aquila, a Golden Eagle. It is part of my Latin scientific name (Aquila chrysaetos) used to identify me in the world

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: DOAS Sanctuary and Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch, 52 Grange Hall Road Spur (Bird Road),

The Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch has tracked raptor migration for almost 40 years — data that’s essential to understanding long-term population trends and shaping the conservation

Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM -9:00 PM Location:Â Sixth Ward Athletic Club Banquet Room, 22 West Broadway, Oneonta, NY 13820 Ticket information below.

Purchase Raffle Tickets (Scroll Down for Online Order Form) Drawing on 10/16 at the DOAS Charter Dinner (Ticket holders need not be present to win.)

Our Annual Bird Seed Sale fundraiser is underway! Your order helps to support DOAS programming all year long. The sale also offers great gift items

Updated June 10, 2026 There are a number of issues that require support at this time. We encourage you to please contact your representatives and

To make Acopian Bird Savers or to pre-order Feather Friendly window tape, please complete the form below. Pick up items at Earth Festival on Saturday,

Are you interested in learning raptor identification skills? DOAS is interested in teaching you, in preparation for fall migration at Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch. We are

Each year, we are losing approximately 1 billion birds in our communities from threats like building collisions and habitat loss. The Local Communities and Bird

Business Underwriting & Sponsorship: HELP 2026 Habitat & Ecosystems Land Pro Endorsement Program March 10, 11 & 12, 2026 Albany Pine Bush Preserve Discovery Center

Attend our 1-hour Informational Session on Feb 3, 6pm on Zoom and get 10% off of the Course Fee.Register for the Info Session HERE. Full
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