> On a warm and windy Balch Hill, in Hanover, 24 participants showed for the Hanover Conservancy's Annual Balch Hill Hawkwatch. We were greeted with strong south/southwest winds. Not the ideal for migrating hawks, but we did see the following: > > Kestrel - 1 > Sharp shinned - 4 > Broadwing - 1 > Peregrine falcon - 1 > Osprey - 1 > > > Thanks to the Hanover Conservancy for having the vision to protect this gem of a sight and thanks to Gail McPeek for organizing and providing some goodies. Thanks to the folks who joined us today. > > I would encourage people to try Balch Hill later in the month and into October for more migrating hawks passing over the hill. > > > Dave Merker > Etna, New Hampshire > Cape May Raptor Banding Project Inc. > www.capemayraptors.org >