S had an errand to do just a few miles from the river, so the plan was set in stone. We put in on the Coginchaug and headed upriver. It was in the mid-80's and a bit on the humid side, but there was a light breeze and a mostly overcast sky. That's pretty good conditions for canoeing on a warm day.
With a late start, we were not the first in the river, so we were not going to see as much wildlife as usual. Great Blue Herons, Cormorants, and a some songbirds were all we saw. But, the day was pleasant and quiet and all in all, a peaceful day.
We got to the big gravel bar just below the old railroad trestle. This gravel bar is a wade at normal water levels, and at that level not always worth the effort as a portage under the trestle and fast water under the next bridge deliver a one-two punch before coming up against a logjam, and more of that.
We turned and headed back out, a very quiet day.
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