> 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:
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> Kestrel - 1
> Sharp shinned - 4
> Broadwing - 1
> Peregrine falcon - 1
> Osprey - 1
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> 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.
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> I would encourage people to try Balch Hill later in the month and into October for more migrating hawks passing over the hill.
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> Dave Merker 
> Etna, New Hampshire
> Cape May Raptor Banding Project Inc.
> www.capemayraptors.org
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