Date: 5/15/26 4:14 am From: David Govatski <david.govatski...> Subject: [NHBirds] Pondicherry Migratory Bird Day on Saturday
The 25th Annual Pondicherry Migratory Bird Day is Saturday 16 May 2026. The start time is 0600 at the Pondicherry Trailhead at 289 Airport Rd in Whitefield.
The event is free, open to the public, and no reservations are needed. We will be birding our way 1.5 miles along a flat rail trail to Cherry Pond where we will look for wetland bird species. From Cherry Pond we will have optional walks to Little Cherry Pond (1 mile r/t) and Moorhen Marsh (1/2 mile r/t).
The weather forecast is calling for clear skies, SW winds, and temperatures from 42 -70 F. I expect the birds will be hungry after three days of rain. Leaves are just starting to unfurl and insects are emerging. Don’t worry if you can’t join us early, you can always catch up with us on the rail trail or join a later starting group led by Matt Tarr. You can stay as long as you want and we typically end in the early afternoon. Bring water, lunch, curiosity, and dress for the weather. We have three portable toilets at the trailhead.
