Migrating raptors were few and far between but beautiful views, blue skies and great conversation about birds and hawk migration made for a wonderful outing on Balch Hill in Hanover.  Twenty-one people attended along with one porcupine which spent 15 minutes grazing on milkweed in the meadow.  The tally is below.

American Kestrel - 1
Sharp-shinned Hawk - 1
Broad-winged Hawk - 1
Osprey - 2
Turkey Vulture - 6

plus crows, blue jays and flickers on the move
and many monarchs!