Clifton Avenue Duck Crossing

Ducks paddle up sunlight

across the glassy brown outlet

to reach a stone's throw

from the city boys.

 

We found this hidden treasure just a few hundred feet from Fluvanna Avenue. It is part of the Chautauqua Lake outlet, which flows through Jamestown into the Chadaquoin River. On its way, the outlet passes Clifton Avenue, in the town of Ellicott. Clifton ends in a short footpath to the water. It appears to be a fishing spot, and is certainly a precious retreat from the industrial area nearby.

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