The NY State Ornithological Association’s annual statewide waterfowl count will take place this year on Sunday, January 14, 2018 (Cooperstown area on Saturday, Jan. 13) . DOAS covers Otsego Lake and the Susquehanna River above Unadilla, the Unadilla River, and Cannonsville Reservoir and the W. Branch of the Delaware River. This effort involves surveying waterways where they can be seen, and identifying and counting ducks and geese. The totals are used by the Department of Environmental Conservation in managing these species over the upcoming year.

Anyone interested in helping with the census, please contact Andy Mason, (607) 652-2162, AndyMason@earthling.net.