The Assabet River in Stow, MA (above photo) proved the perfect paddling choice this past Sunday morning...a little cool at my early start but then warming nicely. Wildlife included this calling red-winged blackbird...
Yesterday, I followed the weather forecaster's advice and drove 45-miles westward in order to get ahead of an advancing sea breeze from the east. After launching into Quaboag Pond in Brookfield, MA I found a summer-like southwesterly breeze instead...
I soon left the large pond and entered the East Brookfield River where this bald eagle welcomed me...
The eagle seemed to be watching the action under the roadway bridge where the river's steady current encountered the pond's windswept water from the opposite direction...
Headed up the East Brookfield...
My paddle back was a warm one with temperatures in the low 80s F. Enjoyed the feel of summer. The drive eastward saw the temperature drop 20 degrees F. and had me appreciating the accuracy of the weather forecaster's predictions. "Go west old man".
According to the Massachusetts Historical Society (MHS) the whole area of Brookfield was purchased from the Native American sachem Shattoockquis (aka Shadookis) in 1665 in exchange for 300 fathoms of wampumpeage. The MHS website also displays A New Plan of Several Towns in the County of Worcester 1785 by Rufus Putnam. In addition to being a great map the plan also includes many historical facts.
Trash from the Assabet River on Sunday...
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