Name: Hawk Watch
Start: 2019-09-14T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2019-09-14T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Skinner State Park

Hawk Watch 

Education helps develop a community that understands connections among the human health, ecosystems and economies. The Hitchcock Center connects people with nature and encourages a deeper emotional bond with the natural world that sustains us all.Founded in 1962, the Hitchcock Center for the Environment fosters awareness and understanding of our environment through programs with a particular focus on children, who live in a world of environmental challenges.Our educational framework centers on five fundamentals:Understanding principles of ecologyValuing placePromoting resilienceDemonstrating sustainability in the built environmentEducating for active citizenship

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Hawk Watch at Skinner State Park 
Dan Ziomek and Dave King 
Saturday, September 14th 10am – 12pm 
As the summer season shifts to autumn, a great migration gets underway as birds large and small head take to the skies for warmer climates. Join Dave King, U.S. Forest Service Wildlife Biologist, and Dan Ziomek, host of the long-running show "Bird Songs" on 93.9 The River, for this year’s Hawk Watch on the summit of Mount Holyoke. 
Dave and Dan will provide an introduction to the hawks and other raptors that we see in our region, and we’ll talk about how to identify them. You’ll also learn about the ecology of hawks from nesting to migration, as well as about conservation efforts that aim to support hawks and other bird species, including the American kestrel. If weather conditions are favorable for flying, we may see a variety of hawks, falcons, and vultures soaring past. Binoculars or a scope are recommended and heavy rain cancels. FREE, Donations appreciated. Registration is required, and space is limited. 
This event is co-hosted by Kestrel Land Trust.
NOTE: Skinner State Park charges a $5 parking fee to drive up to the parking areas close to the Summit House. You may choose to park below the ranger gate and hike up to the Summit, avoiding the parking fee.

Skinner State Park

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