Carter Hill Raptor Observatory - New Hampshire Audubon

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A few notes about some of the regulars: Tom Brewton spent most of his fall mornings at the hawkwatch, bringing his classic dry sense of humor and knowledge of the Site's history with him. Steve Manifold counted and volunteered regularly, bringing cocoa and a smile on many chilly days. Mark Timmerman filled in many hours that might have gone uncovered, drawing in birds and reinforcing the troops with Lindt chocolate bars lightly sprinkled with sea salt. Aiden Moser, a home-schooled 12-yearold with excellent eyes and ears, was Monday‟s official counter, filling in with the prowess of a seasoned veteran. His patient, supportive, and astute mother, Lynnea Koester, brought him to the site as often as she could, lending her eyes and time to the Observatory, and the duo well represented NHA ‟s mission exceptionally well. Crawford Lyons contributed his speck-finding powers and jovial personality, his good-luck weatherbeaten jacket and trademark duct-taped tennis shoes the most frequent sightings of the season, and he probably logged more hours at the Site than anyone, providing coverage well into November. Henry Walters, official counter at Pack Monadnock Raptor Migration Observatory, spent his day off counting at Carter Hill, and along with Katrina Fenton, stepped up to help fill Robert‟s big shoes with his expertise. Phil Brown, Site Coordinator of both of NH Audubon‟s raptor observatories, volunteered most Fridays and when he had a free block of time. Phil and Katrina shared data entry duties, as well, Katrina, the Official Counter on Sundays and Thursdays, deserves an extra special thanks for, among many things this season, making this final report a reality. The clear highlight in the eyes of many of the regulars this season was that of Robert Vallieres' strong return to the platform – his recovery growing with the season total. Robert's leadership, infectious enthusiasm for sharing raptor migration with others, and passion for all things raptors carried through despite his inability to attend on a daily basis, and he inspired many. Thank you, Robert! We are grateful to our community sponsor, the Lincoln Financial Foundation, for their continued financial support of the education and outreach efforts at Carter Hill; to Boloco Burritos for donations, and to all other business partners. Finally, a huge thank you to our host, Carter Hill Orchard, for making this location a possibility and providing individuals, families, and groups with whom NHA could reach with the message and miracle of raptor migration. This season could not have been what it was without the efforts of all mentioned above. We look forward to another wonderful season with you all in 2013! Volunteer, Robert Vallieres – the „Heart‟ of the Carter Hill Raptor Observatory. Photo by Stephen Manifold
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