(November 2011) In the middle of our off-trail hiking adventure last weekend, Billy exclaims, “Boy I miss just walking through the woods like this.” “Absolutely!” I respond. … more

The New York State Ornithological Association’s annual statewide waterfowl count is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 14. Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society helps to coordinate participation in the … more

The cyclical nature of wetlands and the seasons is a fascinating and intricate interplay between environmental factors and biological processes. Wetlands, including marshes, swamps and bogs, are … more

There are different motivators for exploring places that you haven’t been to in the Catskills. The Catskill All Trails Challenge is certainly one of them. Another is piggybacking a hike onto a … more

This season’s field trip to view wintering bald eagles around the Delaware County rivers and reservoirs is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 13. The trip explores area rivers and reservoirs where … more

Josh Balcom, of Margaretville, harvested this 10-point, 192 pound buck in the town of Middletown, Nov. 28. more

Over the past two months, The Bramley Mountain Fire Tower Project has taken many positive steps forward, according to a press release issued Dec. 1. In October, the A. Lindsay and Olive … more

Nikki Sebastian of Delhi harvested this 8-point 181 pound buck Thursday Nov. 30 after completing chores on her family’s dairy farm in Kortright. more

Taylor Townsend, 12, of Walton, shot her first buck - this 10 pointer -  on Thanksgiving morning. more

Join the Delaware Highlands Conservancy for eagle watching all winter long, including for its popular series of eagle watch bus tours in January and February. Bus tours winter 2024 Join the … more

Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS), Grange Hall Spur Road, Oneonta, will host an open house at the DOAS Sanctuary and Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event … more

Buried in preparations for the Lark in the Park and the CMC annual dinner last week, I found little time for generating a fresh column. The dinner was the first for the club in a few years, since we … more