Joy and Sadness of Nature

 
 This is 6:20 this morning and Mommy duck is out of the nest and mostly hidden by the blue salvia.

 On return from my walk, I brought a water dish for Mommy and found the horrible sight.  All

four eggs were dragged from the nest and destroyed. Not eaten, DESTROYED! Leo is guessing a blue jay is the criminal.  It was incredibly sad.  I haven't seen Mommy since this morning.

 On a happier note, Doc's new grapevines are growing.  This is the red vine. 

 Here is the white; it is closer to the house.

Irises are beginning to open.  JOY!