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Walk on Hurricane Hill

this morning, we walked with the dogs on Hurricane Hill, one of Hartford, VT town parks.

Mallards
Mallards on Wright’s reservoir
Freya is very cautious with something out of the ordinary.
Freya is very cautious with something out of the ordinary.
After a long walk, Freya likes to cool off.
After a long walk, Freya likes to cool off.
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Lame tame duck

Lame tame duck swimming
Lame tame duck swimming
Lame tame duck
Lame tame duck

Lame tame duck was at the boat launch in Wilder today. I saw him standing and got a chance to see his bad leg for the first time: not a pretty sight. He was the only duck around, the others have flown south. Already he has lost weight. I don’t think he’ll last the winter.

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Last paddle of the season

We paddled the Ompompanoosuc this afternoon, the last paddle of the season. The water (and air) is getting too cold for safety without specialized clothing. We’ve had a good run: averaging 3 times a week since mid May.

Mallard in flight
Mallard in flight

Mallards landing
Mallards landing
Seeds
Seeds
Reflections on the Pompy
Reflections on the Pompy