Friday, March 27, 2020

Precious Time on the Water

The Sudbury River had ample water and sunshine yesterday for this socially distanced paddler to explore.  More than ever before I appreciate being able to get out on the water, wondering if it might be my last.  Thanks to the higher water levels access to Heard Pond was, simply put, a breeze.  In fact, I even saw a small power boat successfully navigate the passage from the pond to the river.  Just before entering the pond-proper I stopped for lunch at the end of a narrow spit of land and came upon this triangle-shaped piece of quartz or possibly old glass about the size of a quarter...
...which almost looks like a broken arrowhead.

A view of the pond from its northwest corner...

There were lots of wood ducks, musquashes, beavers, and processions of mute swans...

The old abandoned 4-arch bridge and its associated route were visited...

Some trash was rustled-up...

I couldn't help but admire this beaver who'd found a dry spot for his afternoon siesta...
...oblivious to all.

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