So many flowers, so little time . . . decisions, decisions . . .

Singin' in the sun . . .

In this part of the Midwest we mostly have ruby-throated hummingbirds; there is an occasional Rufous, but we've yet to have one visit. Still, we thoroughly enjoy our RTH friends during the spring and summer, especially the males as they show off their beautiful ruby throats . . .

An American Goldfinch in flight to its next flower victim . . .

Tree Swallow bogey at 11 o'clock high . . .

A Great Egret found a bountiful source of tadpoles and leisurely worked its way along the water's edge plucking and tossing . . .