On Wednesday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m., Join us for a captivating talk and slideshow with Scott Van Arsdale, retired Fish and Wildlife Technician with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, as he shares stories from a career spent working up close with some of our most iconic birds of prey.
Scott will trace the remarkable history of eagles in New York, including the highly successful bald eagle restoration program. He’ll recount firsthand experiences—from climbing into treetop nests to wintertime capture missions involving both bald and golden eagles—and explore current threats to these powerful raptors.
The program is presented by Otsego County Conservation Association in partnership with Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society. This is a hybrid program that will take place live at the Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown NY. (Register for in-person attendance at https://www.occainfo.org/calendar/the-eagle-guy-a-life-with-new-yorks-majestic-raptors) or register to watch on zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xvatJ7kwS6y5xIDaa6hiHQ.
About the Speaker:
A Finger Lakes native and SUNY Cobleskill graduate, Scott served more than 30 years with DEC, much of that time based in Stamford. He is the author of The Eagle Guy, a memoir chronicling his decades of fieldwork. Scott now lives in the Town of Otego. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from someone who’s spent a lifetime helping eagles soar. Scott will have his book for sale after the talk.
