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Annual Hawk Watch – CANCELED

August 21, 2023

EVENT UPDATE, 10/19/2023 – Unfortunately, rain in the forecast for both Saturday and Sunday have caused us to cancel this year’s Hawk Watch. We look forward to seeing you out on the trails later in the season, and will hope for clear skies next October! 

See the hawks on their migration south and enjoy the view. Families welcome. Bring your binoculars and hope for clear skies and cruising hawks!

Rain date Sun., Oct. 22.

Meet: Summit of Balch Hill.

Leaders: David Merker and Gail McPeek

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Annual Hawk Watch at Balch Hill

September 1, 2021

See the hawks on their migration south and enjoy the views from the summit of Balch Hill. Families welcome. Bring your binoculars and hope for clear skies and cruising hawks! We’ll share the history of this special place, protected in 1970, and how the Natural Area is formed by lands owned by the Hanover Conservancy, Town of Hanover, and Dartmouth College.

Meet at the summit of Balch Hill. Suitable for all ages.

Led by David Merker and Gail McPeek.

Help us know who’s coming: pre-register here!

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Annual Hawk Watch on Balch Hill

September 10, 2020

See the hawks on their migration south and enjoy the views in this 50th year of the Balch Hill summit’s protection. Bring your binoculars and hope for clear skies and cruising hawks! We will keep an eagle’s wingspan distance and masks are required.

Meet at the summit of Balch Hill. Suitable for all ages.

Led by David Merker and Gail McPeek.

Help us know who’s coming: pre-register here!

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Balch Hill Hawk Watch this Saturday 11-1

September 20, 2018

Join David Merker and Gail McPeek on the summit of Balch Hill this Saturday at 11 to see cruising hawks on their fall migration route.

BYO binoculars; great for kids!

Hot off the press!

We’re excited to be featured in the fall issue of Here in Hanover magazine! Pick up your copy around town or share the article with friends online.
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Filed Under: Balch Hill, Birds, Events, Outdoor Trips, Wildlife Tagged With: Balch Hill, birding, hawk watch

71 Lyme Road
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-3433

info@hanoverconservancy.org

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