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Connecticut River 9/4-5

We paddled on the Connecticut yesterday afternoon and were joined by Jamie, Conner and Mardrey this morning.

Conner, Jamie and Jane getting ready to launch.
Conner, Jamie and Jane getting ready to launch.

We saw the usual ducks,

Mallards
Mallards
Mallard taking off
Mallard taking off
Touch down
Touch down
Wood duck splashing. We aren't sure if he was bathing or if he was trying to fly.
Wood duck splashing. We aren’t sure if he was bathing or if he was trying to fly.

a squirrel sitting on a log, drinking,

Squirrel drinking
Squirrel drinking

and yesterday, we saw a beaver.
Beaver
Beaver