This Great Blue Heron presents a very small bit of nesting material to his mate above Stow Lake today.

For this was on seynt Volantynys day,
Whan euery bryd comyth there to choose his mate.

The mate choosing is all over but this couple of love birds still manages to take some time out for a little pair bonding. Their nest is already built so they don't much have to do until their young ones hatch next month. She doesn't really need this tiny sprig, but sometimes it's the thought that counts. Happy Valentine's Day!