There seems to be a sibling (and cousin) fight going on at my hummingbird feeder. I have witnessed mid-air body slams occurring between the little ruby-throated hummingbirds. It seems like they have no patience and they can’t take turns drinking at the feeder but I suppose they figure I might forget to fill it and they won’t get any. But next month they will be heading south and gone again until next spring.
Hummingbird Feeder Fight
Watch the hummingbirds fight for the spots on the feeder.
The majority of the orioles have left but the sugar water still is disappearing rapidly as hummingbirds are taking their place at the feeders. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are eastern North America’s only breeding hummingbird. But since the males aren’t chasing others away as the males began their migration in early August (since he only pairs up for courting and mating, then off on his own having fun and not raising the kids), more can eat from the feeders at the same time so hard to keep them filled.
Hungry Hummers
