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Hank's Hawks Are a Common Sight, if You Pay Attention

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A red-tailed hawk perched on the orchids sculpture at the Parrish Art Museum. MARIANNE BARNETT

A red-tailed hawk perched on the orchids sculpture at the Parrish Art Museum. MARIANNE BARNETT

"Hank" and "Henrietta" having a discussion on the weather vane. MARIANNE BARNETT

A red-tailed hawk perched on the weather vane at Hank's Pumpkintown, Water Mill. MARIANNE BARNETT

A red-tailed hawk perched on the weather vane at Hank's Pumpkintown, Water Mill. MARIANNE BARNETT

A red-tailed hawk being harassed by a crow by the children's slide at Hank's Pumpkintown. MARIANNE BARNETT

A red-tailed hawk being harassed by a crow by the children's slide at Hank's Pumpkintown. MARIANNE BARNETT

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The Wandering Witness

  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Mar 18, 2025
  • Columnist: Marianne Barnett
Everyone here knows about Hank’s Pumpkintown in Water Mill. Hank’s hosts fall festivities starting in September and ending around Thanksgiving. It brings thousands of people and causes a traffic meltdown... more

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