Monday, June 21, 2010

The Cochituate Ponds in Wayland & Natick

Sure was a nice day for our summer solstice!  When the sun climbed to its highest noontime elevation of the year, I was fortunate enough to be afloat on the waters of Cochituate's North, Middle, and South ponds.
Having launched into the North Pond, I paddled over to a small island where it appeared someone attempted to build a very humble abode.  Messages concerning freedom were painted on the crude rafters.  From there I entered the secluded cove that leads into the spot where Cochituate Brook begins (pictured at left).  At the end of the cove there is a 2-step drop for water falling into the brook...
 These two cormorants had taken to the trees for the occasion of the solstice...
The passageway into Nipmuc country?  Actually it is a passageway under a railroad line which used to terminate in Saxonville...
Before passing under the busy Mass Pike, I had to wait for this cavalcade of geese to clear the tunnel... 
 Today's trash haul alongside my boat's hull...
It was a 'Larry Bird' total of 33 pieces.  The breakdown: 13 recyclable (7 redeemable) and 20 pieces of rubbish such as bait tubs, plastic bags, a soccer ball, etc.  YTD total stands at 3204.

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