08/16/2026
Nature along the Carolinian forest on the
Thames River is the best. Today while
fishing near River Bend I saw a Osprey,
Bald Eagle, Mallard ducks, and lots of
Smallmouth bass.
The highlight of the day was while sitting
on a rock in the shade along the bank.
A large mink came out of the grasses
about 10 feet from me. As it turned towards
me it did not see me, as I was quiet and
in my camouflage waders. When it was
4 feet away our eyes locked and it quickly
retreated.
The story goes like this, if you don’t put
yourself in this position you will miss the
beauty.
