Pharsalia WMA - the oldest WMA in New York State - has some of the largest blocks of forest in the region and supports a diversity of birds and other species which prefer such habitat. It is one of the few areas of the state outside the Adirondacks or Catskills that has breeding Swainson's thrush. In addition, Pharsalia WMA contains multiple impoundments providing habitats ranging from open water to wet meadow, and grassland areas ranging from small forest openings to ten-plus acres.
4,169 acres
Sherburne
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Telephone: 607-753-3095
Address: NY Route 23, South Otselic, NY 13155
Website: Pharsalia Wildlife Management Area
Photo credits: J.Georg, Bonnie Parton, Richard Thomas