Free fish

One of the advantages of living near a lake is that now and then, you get a free fish. Sortof.

The neightbor across the street said she saw a hawk drop it.  Looks like a fresh catfish. I'll give the vultures a chance to find it before I bother to get the leaves off the roof.

Hibiscus

The neighborhood is awash with hibiscus.   I planted mine from seed this Spring and they are just today in bloom. I don't recall the variety but it's a hardy hibiscus and stands about eight feet tall.  I would like to say it's Fireball, but it's a much darker red, maybe a dark burgundy, unless it's illuminated from the rear, as it is in this photo.