I usually see this climbing high in a tree with blooms almost out of sight. This was sprawling on a sunny rock outcrop within easy view!
The rat snake is captive. Brought him outside for some fresh air and this lil ring-necked came out of his lil hidey hole to say hi!
Five circling over pond and adjacent Loblolly Pines, then perching and basking in the pines. About the same time I saw them return in 2023.