When the waters came up, the mink that lives in our neighbor's breakwater moved out. I watched her as she took the family to the new den. I hope she comes back. It's a treat to see her scampering along the shore on our rocks. The local otter is still in the area but I'm not sure where the den is. Now, if only the pair of sharpshin hawks would just quiet down. They have a nest in a big tree nearby and are making such a racket!

The loons near us do not seem to be a nesting pair . . . but they are still out there. Fortunately, they have been sticking close to shore so they are safe.