Jeanine and I had dinner on the patio this evening while being entertained by a mourning dove in the process of building a nest. (S)he made dozens of trips from the forest floor to the nest, transporting a small twig with each flight. Perhaps we will have baby doves featured in a future post.

On the river, we watch as two fishermen plied the waters. Eventually, they caught this rather large fish. I have asked my expert brother for an identification and will share it when it comes in.

UPDATE: My brother has identified this as a Northern Pike. These fish are apex predators in their ecosystems, playing a role in regulating fish populations. This one looked to be 30 inches and was released back into the river.