First, a tiny nest of tiny birds inside the split of this tree. Finches, says the friend who found them. You can see the mother dart in and out with food, a streak seen from the corner of your eye. Get too close and stepawaystepaway -- an irresistible order issued from a branch above.

Next, this crazy mushroom, as big as a dinner plate, that grew overnight.

And my favorite (well, until the nestlings show their little faces), a kayak at the lake, putting the scale of the slope behind it into perspective.