![pond life](https://www.southridgewest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSCF1269-300x169.jpg)
![deck life](https://www.southridgewest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSCF1261-300x169.jpg)
![Hummingbird's point of view ...](https://www.southridgewest.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSCF1256-1024x576.jpg)
Corey spotted a Ruby Throated hummingbird a couple days ago. I saw my first this morning, while Jerie was feeding the outdoor cats. The hummer hovered about the feeder, warily watching the cats, one of which was quite curious – and the hummer decided not today.
Later today, I’ll get something to raise that feeder a few more feet from the deck railing.
And yesterday, we saw our first water lily pads. Took the pic today. Don’t know if it’s a survivor from last year, or from the ones I planted a few weeks ago. Two plants pads are still under the water’s surface – should poke up late today.